"when i first got implanon i was really excited about the positive potential it could have.  i had been on the pill and wanted something i didn&#039;t have to think about taking as well as the possibility of not having such a heavy cycle.  the insertion wasn&#039;t painful, although for a few days after my arm was really sore with a pretty large bruise.  i had the implanon put in mid november and my cycle didn&#039;t stop.  my sex drive decreased and after having my period for months i started to get depressed.  i know for some people this birth control.  i have now started loestrin 24fe and i have nothing but good things to say."