Reviewer: vidst2, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have had the Implanon implant for almost a year now (inserted in June 2012). I wanted to share my experience because it is a positive one and there are so many negative reviews out there. The insertion of the implant did not hurt although my arm was sore for the next day or two once the numbing medicine wore off, and I had a nice bruise for about two weeks (easy to hide though since it was on ... Show Full Comment

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I have had the Implanon implant for almost a year now (inserted in June 2012). I wanted to share my experience because it is a positive one and there are so many negative reviews out there. The insertion of the implant did not hurt although my arm was sore for the next day or two once the numbing medicine wore off, and I had a nice bruise for about two weeks (easy to hide though since it was on the inside of my arm). I do still get my period about every month (it is rather random onset although I do still get some PMS so I know when it is coming). It generally lasts a week and is much lighter than it was before the implant. I have had two months out of the last 11 months when I spotted lightly every day. It was somewhat annoying, but not that big of a deal and it did stop after a month. The other 9 months I just had my week long period. I chose the implant because I am heterozygous for Factor V Leiden mutation (I have never had a blood clot though) so my birth control choices were limited. I take a baby aspirin every day out of the utmost caution, and I have not had any problems with blood clots. I also have not had a problem with mood swings or decreased sex drive. My biggest complaint is that it makes it harder to lose weight (not impossible though). I lost 10 lbs over 2 months using a low carb diet and exercise. Before the implant, I could have done the same thing in 1 month. I do like not having to remember to take a pill every day or get a shot every few months. I also like the 99.9% effectiveness of it, and that once I have it removed, my husband and I will be able to try for a baby right away. I am very strongly pro-life so I also like that this is not an abortifacient. I like it enough to have recommended it to 2 different friends. If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely choose Implanon again.
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Reviewer: bkandy, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I don't normally write reviews of many things but after reading some posts on here I feel like I should share my story too. I originally started birth control with the pill, but when I met my husband both of his sister's had Implanon and LOVED IT. I decided that long term BC would be nice since we had no intentions of having kids (plus I'm going to college full time) I have now had Implanon for al ... Show Full Comment

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I don't normally write reviews of many things but after reading some posts on here I feel like I should share my story too. I originally started birth control with the pill, but when I met my husband both of his sister's had Implanon and LOVED IT. I decided that long term BC would be nice since we had no intentions of having kids (plus I'm going to college full time) I have now had Implanon for almost 2 years. At first I loved it too I never have a period and it sure beat having to take a pill...but since then I have gained almost 20 lbs, Constantly have headaches and mood swings, and I have no sex drive at all. The thought of sex is revolting to me! My husband's oldest sister recently had her's inserted for a second time and now she is having similar symptoms, extreme weight gain, moody, and no sex drive. (We have even had conversations about how we both feel like sex is disgusting almost...I USED TO LOVE SEX now its REVOLTING!!!!) I definitely think its the Implanon. I'm so ready to have this taken out!!!!!!!
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Reviewer: Queen, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have irregular period for few weeks but am okay now

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I have irregular period for few weeks but am okay now
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Reviewer: pinkiepie2, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Had my oldest she's 5 now, but when she was 6 months old I found out I was preggers again! The b.c. I was on FAILED (loestrin 24) So preggers Again had another girl* I told the dr I wanted a STRONG B.C. and the Implanon was it ! My dr put it in my arm with no issues. Last october I received another one. I think This thing is great none of the side effects or problems others seem to have had. I wou ... Show Full Comment

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Had my oldest she's 5 now, but when she was 6 months old I found out I was preggers again! The b.c. I was on FAILED (loestrin 24) So preggers Again had another girl* I told the dr I wanted a STRONG B.C. and the Implanon was it ! My dr put it in my arm with no issues. Last october I received another one. I think This thing is great none of the side effects or problems others seem to have had. I would recomend this form of birthcontrol to anyone ......
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Reviewer: lifehappy, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I tried the Implanon after finding out that my IUD had shifted out of place thanks to a fibroid :(. I was excited thinking it was a great BC that I would not have to think about and would last 3 years. The insertion: was about three minutes long. Local anesthesia was put on my arm and the implanon was inserted under my skin. After some tugging under my skin it was in place. In the days that follow ... Show Full Comment

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I tried the Implanon after finding out that my IUD had shifted out of place thanks to a fibroid :(. I was excited thinking it was a great BC that I would not have to think about and would last 3 years. The insertion: was about three minutes long. Local anesthesia was put on my arm and the implanon was inserted under my skin. After some tugging under my skin it was in place. In the days that followed I had very minimal discomfort. Why I had to take it out: On day two of being on the implanon I started getting massive headaches - it felt like my hair was being permanently pulled on. It caused me to be dizzy and disgruntled and moody and sleepy. I also found out that the implanon may be less effective on overweight women.... i am overweight. I wondered why on earth my doctor agreed to put the implanon in me or even suggested it. Removal: Was a painful horrible experience. Getting my IUD in and out was a more pleasant experience than getting my implanon out. Not enough anesthesia was placed on me and I was in A LOT of pain. It didn't want to come out and a lot of tugging was done. Sweaty palms, cold sweat overall and a tearful experience. Implanon was not for me.
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