I am just beginning my 3rd month of using implanon. So far it has worked for birth control. However, I have had random side effects like a rash under my left breast, abnormal acne on my face, and I had two periods during September. Also I noted some slight symptoms of depression. Nothing full blown, but I would cry at really random times. Overall it has been fine, I am waiting for the next couple months to get over so I can see how my body settles in with this drug. Published: October 12, 2007 ::

this is my 3rd month. i've had no periods but a little moody and crampy about my cycle time. i would never want to go back to the pill this is worry free. Published: December 03, 2007 ::

Well I am on my 4th month. And I have had one week (combined) with NO BLEEDING. My insides become sore from tampons every day, and my exterior down there gets sore from pads every day. I alternate between the two, but this is a little ridiculus!I also have very bad adominal pain, leg pain. My face is actually breaking out! I have never had an issue with acne! I am now very quiet and don't have much to say to anybody as well. Which is not me.I have read that if you do bleed on this, then expect to have it for the long haul! I am calling the doctor and getting it removed if this isn't cleared up by Christmas! Every birth control is different for each person. If you are unsure, i would go with something less drastic. Published: November 29, 2007 ::

I have put my 18 and 16 yr old daughters on this. No problems. Have been on for over a year. They love it. Almost no periods. No weight gain, but they exercise and swim alot and watch what they eat. I would recommend this to any mother! Published: July 18, 2008 ::

I've had mine in for 6 months now. Slightly alarming breast lumpiness, but my doc says I'm okay. Also, I haven't had any periods though I do get some depression and cramp occasionally. (I started on this after 9 years on Depo shots, so I didn't actually want to have periods.) Overall, I'm pleased. Published: November 27, 2007 ::

I had implanon put in in August 2008. I had my first baby in April 2008 and my doctor informed me that 'The depot' shot was the way to go, not happy with the weight I gained from the shot, I decided I would try implanon. It was great in the beginning, I had one period and a little bit of spotting for the first two months. By the end of October I started to become depressed, I had these crazy mood swings and my sex drive was basically in ruins. And my weight kept climbing!! I eat well and I try excercise once a day if I can. But gaining 30lbs in 8 months is not normal! My doctor suggested it was 'water weight' and put me on potassium pills that did absolutely nothing accept make me pee more, I lost no weight. As soon as I can get an appointment, I'm getting this thing taken out!!! If Implanon was the 'perfect all round birth control' every woman would be using it, but sadly, thats just not the case. WOMEN BEWARE! Published: March 30, 2009 ::

I have been on Implanon since April 2008 and I have had a great experience with it. I am a 32 year old African-American in decent shape. I got on Implanon because I was tired of taking the pill and I did not care for the Nuvaring. For the first 3 months I had very light periods during the time I was suppose to come on. For the last 6 months I have had very light spotting (just during my normal cycle, no other time) or none at all. It has been great! My only negative experience was about at month 5 I bled after sex twice, but none since then. Other then that I have had no side effects (knock on wood) and I pray that this continues to work because it has been wonderful!! Published: January 15, 2009 ::

well i have had the implanon about 8 weeks.. and i dont seem to like it.. i have extreme acne on my face, back, neck,chest.. and break through bleeding.. some headaches.. cant wait to get it out next week i hope.. Published: February 06, 2008 ::