"got the implant sep 17, 2015. first couple weeks i got headaches. my face and hair got extra greasy. i use to be good with showering every other day, by anymore. i haven&#039;t had period since september 2015, which has been awesome but it&#039;s affected my sex life and my weight. it caused me to be very dry during intercourse. :/ and it hurts. also the weight i have gained is insane. when i got the inpalnt i was 159lbs. in jan 2016 i had a check up and i was 180lbs. last week i talked to the nurses out the weight issue and it had gone up again  to 197lbs. i dont eat bad and i&#039;m constantly active being a flight attendant and swim coach. made appt at end of month to get removed. :("