I should add - I have a hormone imbalance whereby I produce too much testosterone, so a progesterone-based contraception such as Implanon is much better for me than an oestrogen-based contraception such as the pill. It's a hormonal thing....
From the Women's Hospital Fact Sheet:
Side effects
Disturbance of menstrual pattern is usual, so the method will only be acceptable to women who can tolerate this.
Side effects include the following:
* bleeding approximating normal 35%
* infrequent bleeding 26%
* amenorrhoea 21%
* frequent and or prolonged bleeding 18%.
Menstrual disturbance is the most common reason for removal. There is no proven method of treatment. NSAID'S e.g. mefenamic acid or oestrogen supplementation could be tried based on varying anecdotal results only.
Other side effects (5-10%):
* breast tenderness, fluid retention
* weight gain
* skin disorders (note: pre-existing acne may improve with Implanon)
* mood changes.
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