Did you get any problems from contraception implant in the arm?

I have a 17 month old and a 2 week old and I am looking for contraception (as I am not planning to get pregnant again for at least 3 years). Before getting into a relationship 2.5 years ago I had always used condoms as I was having casual sex and condoms are the only thing that protects from STD as well as pregnancy, so I never looked into other forms of contraception. Now I am looking at other options but I don’t think I would be capable of taking the pill (as I am not good at taking medication and I am sure I would forget from time to time). Also I want to avoid a IUD as I am afraid it could cause inflammation/issues and also be quite painful to insert/take off. So I believe the only option left is the arm implant (although I am scared of hormonal implants). Does anyone have any major red flag I should know about with arm implant? Is it worth getting it or should I just go back to condoms (although neither myself nor my partner are really looking forward to that)?

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I had the arm implant twice and it was great for me! Only side effect was no periods the first time (for about 3 years) which was wonderful. I tried the copper iud but hated it. They do all affect everyone differently so one might be horrible for one person and great for the next, and vice versa. Game of trial and error really to see what works best for you

Weight gain and spotting for months

Birth control takes a lot of trial and error i have heard horror stories about iuds but thats the one im considering right now also i took medication birth control for about 6 months they say if you forget to take it at the same time every day you can end up pregnant

I love the implant, no negative side effects and no periods. Go into it with an open mind. It affects everyone differently. 20% of women get no periods 20% get really heavy or really frequent periods About 10% get insane mood swings and have to get it taken out early I would recommend you get it, and you can always get it taken out if you don't like it. Just give it a 3 month trial. It's pretty quick and easy getting it done, only thing that hurts is the local anaesthetic needle then you don't feel anything.

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