"i have had this birth control for a little over 6 months now. two weeks after the implant was inserted (painless) i had my period which last 14 days!  by the time of my second period i only had minimal spotting. i had miserable cramps and psycho mood swings for about two months. by the time of my third period i had no spotting or bleeding at all and the cramps mood swings were subsiding. my skin is the same, i haven&#039;t gained any weight (actually lost a few pounds), a little mood swings, no periods, and no pregnancy. i really like the implant. i don&#039;t have to think about it. the first couple months were rough but now it&#039;s a breeze and i&#039;m really glad that i have it."