Any issues with insertion?: I didn't watch the insertion so was surprised it was over so quickly. The local hurt more. Bit sore for a few days after insertion, but I kept a tight bandage on for a few days. Bit of bruising.
Any side effects or problems?: I get really bad PMS a few days before AF - like terrible, ready to kill anyone who annoys me (usually DH). Still get AF but not regularly and when she comes she lasts for anywhere between 7-14 days. AF usually comes anywhere between 30-60 days apart. But when it comes I go through a lot more sanitary products than before I was on it, and also the first few days are really heavy - filling a tampon within 30-60mins!
Would you recommend to others? Why?: I would recommend people try it - it's not for everyone but worth a go. I got mine when I was on a health care card and it cost me $5! That's it...for 3 years protection! (normal cost at the time was $30...still very good considering I was paying that much every 3 months for the pill before getting pregnant.

Next year I'll find out what removal and returning fertility is like. This is my first implanon. Hoping that after we have a second child that will be it and will go for a permanent solution instead though, but if not, no problems with going on implanon again.