"i have had the implanon for five years, i love it.  at the time i had a three year old and had just had a baby who didn&#039;t make it. i didn&#039;t want anymore kids. i didnt have a period the first year at all. the second year i started having one every 6 months. normal periods.  i did however bleed for two weeks once. i still recommend this form of birth control. it&#039;s a quick and easy form without all the extra worry. two years ago i got off to get pregnant and was pregnant within 7 days. i love this birth control. don&#039;t be scared by the minor side effects, because they are not greater then a baby."