Implanon: Pros & Cons

[barbie-up]

When you started using Implanon: Early 2002 - removed March 2004

Any issues with insertion?: None, went in easy.

Any side effects or problems?:Mood swings, no sex drive, bleeding up to 21 days in a row, never knew when it was coming or going. Took 11 months after having it out to concieve again.

Would you recommend to others? Why?: I had a bit more padding on my arm after two years so it took a bit of digging around to get it out. There is a 1cm faint scar under there somewhere. Hard to say, if you want something long term and not have to think about the pill everyday, then give it a whirl. I think I'm cursed sometimes and will always fall in the 5% of women who the crap things happen to !

[njon2]

When you started using Implanon: November 2008 - February 2009
Any issues with insertion?: Really bad bruising
Any side effects or problems?: I had moderate anxiety and depression at the time and it increased the symptoms dramatically.
Would you recommend to others? Why?: Only if there is no preexisting mental condition - you do not know how it will affect you.