birth control
"I have to rate this a 5/10 because on one hand it is REALLY effective. My husband and I use no form of backup contraceptives (i.e condoms) and have not fallen pregnant. I also rarely have periods, and when I do they are fairly light. However, on the other hand I have been on the implant for 1 year and 8 months, and have gained SO much weight. I have gained upwards of 30 pounds, and I have been trying to figure out why. My eating/fitness habits have not changed one bit since I got the implanon inserted, so it is quite obviously due to the implanon which seems to be a common complaint. I also have ZERO sex drive, bad mood swings, and periods of extreme lethargy. I am often too tired to do anything. I have an appointment for removal next week."