Birth Control
"I had the Implanon inserted April of 2011. Each birth control affects each person differently. A lot of factors have to be taken into consideration. I have gained 20 pounds since having the Implanon inserted. I was recently hospitalized and told I was threatening a heart attack due to my weight. However, I cannot say the Implanon is not an effective birth control. Had my doctor known how severe my blood pressure problems were and how the absence of my cycle causes severe weight gain, I know she would not have recommended a birth control that would make me gain more weight and put me at higher risk for complications with my blood pressure. I definitely recommend it as opposed to pills, shots and even an IUD."