How long does the contraceptive stick implant work?

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist I Pham Thi Yen – Obstetrician and Gynecologist – Share99 Hai Phong International Health Hub.

Besides modern methods of contraception such as injections, placing contraceptive rings, implantation of contraceptive sticks is an effective contraceptive method that is highly appreciated by specialists. With high convenience and efficiency, contraceptive sticks are also favored by many women.

1. Contraceptive implant overview

The contraceptive implant is a small medical rod with a match containing the contraceptive hormones progestogen (also known as progestin) that inhibits ovulation,thins the endopile and thickens cervical mucus, preventing the penetration of sperm.

The contraceptive implant will be implanted into the skin under the woman's unfavorable arm, bringing this hormones released into the body daily so the user does not need to use any other contraceptives while the implant is still valid. This is also the most effective contraceptive method today.

After implantation of the contraceptive rod

Small contraceptive implants with matchsticks

2. The right time to implant a contraceptive rod

In general, you can carry out the procedure of implanting a contraceptive stick at any time, but to achieve the best effect, doctors will recommend implanting the rod at the following times:

  • On the first five days of the menstrual cycle
  • From the 1st to the 7th day after taking the drug with a combination of hormones.
  • In the first 3 months after abortion or miscarriage.
  • If you are injecting or taking progestin-containing contraceptives, you can do the rod implant at any time.
  • If the woman is after birth, a minimum of 3-4 weeks after birth is allowed to implant the contraceptive rod.

3. How long does the contraceptive stick implant work?

This method has a very fast contraceptive effect after transplantation (within 24 hours) if the correct transplant time is the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle. This is also considered the most effective method of contraception today (up to 99.95%), but contraceptive implants do not help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDs… etc.)

Hiv

Implantation of contraceptive rods does not prevent infectious diseases

4. How long can contraceptive implants have sex?

The time of post-implantation of contraceptive sticks is also a matter of great concern to many women because many people are concerned that the implantation of contraceptive sticks will affect personal sexual activity. At the same time, if you have sex too early when the implant has not promoted the contraceptive effect, you can get pregnant unsymed. In fact, after about 24 hours after the implantation, the sisters were able to have normal sex.

However, depending on when you perform the procedure, the issue of sex needs to be noted. Specifically:

  • If a contraceptive stick is implanted on the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle, it is possible to have free sex after 24 hours.
  • If you perform contraceptive implantation in the middle or end of menstruation, then hormone secretion will take place more slowly, and within 7 days when you have sex you need to take preventive contraceptives to use condoms.

In general, to know exactly how long the contraceptive rod isimplanted, you should meet and talk to a specialist when implementing this measure at reputable medical facilities and centers.

Hepatitis B susceptible sex

Post-implantation of contraceptive rods

5. Outstanding effect of contraceptive implants

Advantages and advantages of contraceptive rod implantation can be mentioned:

  • High contraceptive effect (99.95%), easy to use
  • Long-term effects (about 3-5 years depending on the type)
  • Contraceptive implants can be used during breastfeeding, without affecting lactation, milk flow.
  • It is easy to restore the possibility of pregnancy after removing the implant.

In addition, contraceptive implants have certain health benefits:

  • Reduces or cures dys dys dyshea in many people.
  • Reduces the risk of anemia, iron deficiency
  • Reduce the risk of endometrial cancer in many women.
  • Minimize the risk of gynecologic and extra-intervical infections.
  • The form of implantation of rods under the arms is quite gentle, discreet and difficult for outsiders to recognize.
  • Suitable for those who forget to take medications, do not use drugs containing estrogen during breastfeeding, suffer from diseases of hypertension, diabetes

Dys dys dyslic pain

Contraceptive implants help reduce dysmana pain

6. Side effects of contraceptive rod implantation

After implanting the contraceptive stick, you may experience some rare side effects such as headache, nausea, acne, chest tightness, mild weight gain. In addition, some signs of menstrual disorders such as: menstruation, less menstruation, amality, more menstrual blood can also occur. These are all normal reactions due to altered hormones, not signs of dangerous pathology and also do not affect the biological health of women. These symptoms are usually transient and will gradually decrease over time.

After about 3-5 years (depending on the type of rod), the contraceptive implant will expire and you can do the procedure to replace the new rod. If there is no longer a need for contraception by this measure, it is possible to go to the hospital to remove the rod at any time and menstruation will gradually return to normal, fertility is also restored.

Dr Pham Thi Yen has 11 years of experience in examination and treatment in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Doctors with strengths and insights in:

  • Examination and consultation of common pregnancies, pathology pregnancies, high-risk pregnancies
  • Examination and treatment of gynecologic diseases: cervical inflammation, cervical glands
  • Laparoscopic surgery of gynecological diseases : extra-uterine pregnancy, uterine tumor , ovarian tumor
  • Surgery for breast tumors, vaginal, cervical tumors
  • Obstetric surgery : pregnancy surgery, examination
  • Treatment of female endormonal disorders of all ages: puberty, reproduction age; pre-menopause.

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