Implantable contraception is a very effective method of birth control. Over the course of 1 year, fewer than 1 out of typical couples using the implant will have an accidental pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant increase if a girl waits longer than 3 years to replace the tube. So it's important to keep a record of when a tube was inserted, and:. In general, how well each birth control method works depends on a lot of things.
These include whether a girl has any health conditions or is taking medicines or herbal supplements that might affect its use. For example, some antibiotics or herbs like St. John's wort can affect how well implantable contraception works. Implantable contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases STDs. Couples having sex must always use condoms along with the implant to protect against STDs. Implantable contraception increases the risk of blood clots.
Blood clots can lead to serious problems with the lungs, heart, and brain. Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner. If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept. Breadcrumbs: Home Health information Contraception Contraceptive implants. How does the implant work? The implant prevents pregnancy by: stopping a woman's ovaries from making an egg each month thickening the mucus that women have in their cervix entrance to the womb.
This makes it hard for sperm to get through and fertilise an egg. How effective is it? Advantages Effective contraception for three years. You don't have to remember to use contraception every day. Doesn't interfere with sexual intercourse. Low cost. Disadvantages Women using implants have changes to their periods.
Most women have less bleeding than before the implant, but some have more frequent or longer periods. Some women have side effects that may include headaches and acne. Progestogen hormones are also used in the contraceptive pill and are like the natural hormone progesterone that is made by the ovary.
The contraceptive implant is very effective at preventing pregnancy. It is This means that if women use the contraceptive implant for a year, only one woman would become pregnant. Most women can use the contraceptive implant. It can be used by women who cannot use contraception that has the hormone oestrogen in it. It is important to talk to your doctor or nurse to see if the contraceptive implant is a good choice for you.
If you are at risk of sexually transmitted infections STIs you can use condoms at the same time as using the implant. The doctor or nurse will inject local anaesthetic under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. This will make the procedure more comfortable. The procedure takes minutes.
If the implant is put in during the first 5 days of your period it will start to work straight away. If the implant is fitted during the first 5 days of your menstrual cycle, you'll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. If it's fitted on any other day of your menstrual cycle, you'll need to use additional contraception such as condoms for 7 days.
If it's fitted before day 21 after the birth, you'll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. If it's fitted on or after day 21, you'll need to use additional contraception such as condoms for the next 7 days. The implant can be fitted immediately after a miscarriage or an abortion and you'll be protected against pregnancy straight away.
A local anaesthetic is used to numb the area on the inside of your upper arm. The implant is then inserted under your skin — it only takes a few minutes to put in and feels like having an injection. Nexplanon works for 3 years before it needs to be replaced.
You can use this method until you reach the menopause, when a woman's monthly periods stop naturally. The implant can be removed at any time by a specially trained doctor or nurse. It only takes a few minutes to remove, and a local anaesthetic will be used. The doctor or nurse will make a tiny cut in your skin to gently pull the implant out.
If you're taking any of these medicines, you'll need additional contraception such as condoms , or you may wish to use a different method of contraception that isn't affected by your medicine. Always tell your doctor that you're using an implant if you're prescribed any medicine. You can also ask them whether the medicine you're taking will affect the implant.
In rare cases, the area of skin where the implant has been fitted can become infected.
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