birth control
"I had my implant inserted in July 2010, and the first 6 months I was very happy! Barely bled, only gained a few lbs and no other side effects. The past year however has been absolute hell. I have 2 weeks of heavy bleeding followed by 1 week of none, continuously. I have also gained about 30lbs without changing my diet or lifestyle at all, as I am an active, healthy person. Also about once every two months I get horrible stabbing pains in my lower pelvis all caused by side-effects. After finally confirming it was the Implanon that is making me ill I have finally got an appointment to get it removed."