Birth Control
"I&#039;ve had the implant for 2 years now. I was on my period when it was inserted, and I didn&#039;t get off of that period for 5 weeks. Other than that, I loved it at first. I did have some mood swings, but I thought it was just normal considering the extra hormone in my body. Well, it got worse, and a few months ago I was put on medicine for anxiety. (can&#039;t say the implant had anything to do with it, but it is possible) I gained 28 lbs, and have read that it can mess with your thyroid (hence another reason for weight gain, other than retaining fluid). I&#039;ve had high blood pressure since this was inserted. But, I have not gotten pregnant, so it did its job."