birth control
"Pros: Easy and always there. I feel more secure with this method compared to birth control pills. I also don't get periods anymore!



Cons: I have had this implant since Feb 2015. It has barely been 5 months and so far I have gained 20 pounds! The weight gain is terrible and I am worried that I will keep gaining weight even though I eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Sometimes the implant makes my arm very sore. About the time I would normally have a period each month, I get bloated, cramp and get very moody, the symptoms I associate with a period, but have no bleeding or spotting.



Overall, this is a good contraceptive, but if you are considering it, the weight gain is a significant side effect."