Birth Control
"I&#039;ve had Implanon for about 14 months now and am planning to have it removed this month. Although I no longer get a period, and it is convenient to not have to take a pill every day, the side effects have not been worth it to me. For the first 4-5 months that I had Implanon I suffered some pretty terrible mental side effects, including depression and some pretty brutal anxiety. Previously I had never struggled with my mental or emotional health so I&#039;m fairly positive that it was a result of the Implanon. In addition I&#039;m tired far more often, I breakout on my face more often than I used to, and I&#039;ve gained about 20 lbs. Overall, I don&#039;t think the side effects of this form of birth control are worth the advantages."