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Don't let the negative reviews scare you! The majority of people using Implanon are happy so they don't bother to leave reviews online! I didn't get Implanon for years because of the negative reviews and now I wish I had talked to my doctor more and read fewer reviews. I have had my implant for 6 months now. I have no periods and no spotting and it has lifted a weight off my mind that was always t...

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I have not had a great experience what so ever with this type of BC. I got put in in March of 2010. the insertion was very easy and not painful. for the first year the only side effects was bleeding none stop and I got a lot of facial hair which can really lower your self-esteem and I felt more hungry. the second year still having a lot of heavy bleeding and as a result I am now anemic. now I am s...

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/19/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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first i had an 8 month period with a 11 day break. then the other symptoms came, like headaches that come and go at the own descresion, breast pain only in breast on the side that the implanon was placed, extream tieredness, pelvic infalmitory witch caused it to hurt during intercorse and a discarge, also major moodswings.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/12/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Well i'm going on my 6th month and everyhting was going well until about a month ago. I had abnormal periods b/4 reciviing implanon and still don't get my period now, until december i was in a car accident and started bleeding aprox 2 day's after, had tests and everything was fine and then in january bleed for about 2 or 3 day's really light but for about 3 maybe 3 and a half weeks i've been having symptoms of pregnancy not sure if i'm overreacting or if some side effects decided to kick in. Well I go to the doc's on thursday so we will find out.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/6/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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well i have had the implanon about 8 weeks.. and i dont seem to like it.. i have extreme acne on my face, back, neck,chest.. and break through bleeding.. some headaches.. cant wait to get it out next week i hope..

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stephanie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I started implanon nov,01,07 and the bleeding is the worst of it. Constant break through bleeding. And i never used to be the type to cry for no reason and be moody, but since this was put in I have had all that. Im not sure how i feel about this yet, I will give it alittle time.

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Belle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Periods lasting approx 1week after several months of no periods. Cramps and tender breasts during months I dont get my period. Knew what to expect since Doctor gave me the pill form to try for 3-4 months to see how my body would react.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on it for about 4 months now. My first period sucked it lasted almost 2 weeks. My periods are a lot lighter then before. I have notice that I have a lot of gas with this. I love the fact i dont have to worry did i take my pill today?

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had it for 8 months, I have not had a period this entire time, I really like that however I do get cramps and moody when I normally should have it. I had problems with the pill and being nauseated and this does not cause that at all!

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Marisa | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I actually had implanon for 3 years (original inserted when living overseas) and recently had a new one put in. I had painful periods and since I started implanon, it stopped my period, so no more pain. It has been the best thing for me.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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It made my breast fill up with milk (then it would go away and come back), got me very depressed, and a 15 lb. increase in weight in 4 months. I had it taken out within 5 months of having it placed and all sypmtoms went away except the weight. I never got a period while on this medication.

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Shannon | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/15/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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Extreme change in menstruation. Menstrating for months at a time and with a very heavy flow. I used to have 3 day periods that were fairly light. I wasn't expecting this! Well, I shouldn't complain, I'm not pregnant!! But, then again, when would I have a chance to get pregnant?! :)

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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this is my 3rd month. i've had no periods but a little moody and crampy about my cycle time. i would never want to go back to the pill this is worry free.

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12/3/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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Well I am on my 4th month. And I have had one week (combined) with NO BLEEDING. My insides become sore from tampons every day, and my exterior down there gets sore from pads every day. I alternate between the two, but this is a little ridiculus!I also have very bad adominal pain, leg pain. My face is actually breaking out! I have never had an issue with acne! I am now very quiet and don't have much to say to anybody as well. Which is not me.I have read that if you do bleed on this, then expect to have it for the long haul! I am calling the doctor and getting it removed if this isn't cleared up by Christmas! Every birth control is different for each person. If you are unsure, i would go with something less drastic.Read More Read Less

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shaun adams | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I've had mine in for 6 months now. Slightly alarming breast lumpiness, but my doc says I'm okay. Also, I haven't had any periods though I do get some depression and cramp occasionally. (I started on this after 9 years on Depo shots, so I didn't actually want to have periods.) Overall, I'm pleased.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/25/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I am in my 6th month of using it and I also have had acne since the begining. Other than that I don't notice any other side affects.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been using the implanon for almost 6 months and within 4 1/2 months of using it, i developed breast lumps, and it does not run in my family.

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Brenda | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/31/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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Its been 2yrs since I used this and overall it has been fine. However,I continue to experience some pre-menstrual discomfort (tender breasts and cramps) during some months without actually having a period.

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Anonymous | 19-24 |
10/21/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I am in my ninth month of Implanon usage. I have been very pleased with this form of birth control and would recommed it to anyone!

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heather | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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its only been in for one month, and i have experienced mild headaches, acne on my face an thighs, and mild depression, i havnt had my first period yet.

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winegalpr | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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Working on 2nd month. I too have abnormal acme and in October my period is working on it's 17th day. I hope this won't be the norm.

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