I had the implanon put in when I was in August 2011, being 17 at the time it seemed like it was the best option for me. For the first two years it worked perfectly, I didn't bleed at all, and naturally I was delighted with that! The final year, I bled on and off for up to 6 weeks at a time! It was hell, so irregular and when I went to the doctor the only option was to also take the pill at the same time to stop the bleeding, but this caused me to break out. I had the implanon taken out today, the doctors told me my case was very rare, but the implant was imbedded in my muscles. This meant I was laying there for nearly 2 hours as three separate doctors attempted to remove it from my arm. I also needed 3 doses of local anaesthetic because it started fading. The whole process was extremely stressful and painful. I started to freak out at some points and I lost a lot of blood and this later caused me to faint. As they all struggled to get it out they did try and calm me a little but for anyone who has had it removed before will know its a very odd sensation and this lasting for 2 hours is a little unbearable. Once it was finally out it was such a relief, but I needed stitches as they had to cut me open more, which I'm sure will scar a little. I realise my situation is very rare, but I thought I would share my experience with you all.