birth control
"23, no children, 7 months on Implanon. Not the worst thing ever, compared to pills, but generally not a favorable experience for me. I experienced mood swings, anxiety, depression, gained about 10-15 lbs over the 7 months, a bit of acne, and generally was just very 'hormonal'. Obvious perks: little to no pain upon insertion, the stick in your arm is discreet, and not having to worry daily about taking a pill. Additionally, very light periods - I previously had the Paragard copper IUD in which gave me extremely heavy periods, so this was a HUGE perk and why I kept it in as long as I did. Will note, my best friend who recommended has Implanon and has had a great experience - depends all on your body and how it reacts to hormones."