Implanon
"I'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'm fairly positive that it was a result of the Implanon. In addition I'm tired far more often, I breakout on my face more often than I used to, and I've gained about 20 lbs. Overall, I don't think the side effects of this form of birth control are worth the advantages."