Contraceptive Implants: What to Know

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist Ii Pham Thi Tuyet Mai – Obstetrician and Gynecologist – Obstetrics and Gynecology Department – Share99 Hai Phong International Health Hub.

Currently, there are many different contraceptives. The effectiveness of contraception depends on whether or not the use of such measure is frequent and correct. One of the most effective remedies that many people choose to use today is implants or skin contraceptives.

1. What are contraceptive implants?

This is a contraceptive through the use of one or more small sticks such as matches containing the hormone progesterone to implant in the female skin. After being inserted into the skin under the arm, the implants will gradually release the amount of hormones into the body that produce a prolonged contraceptive effect, which can be up to 5 years for one transplant. The hormone used in contraceptive implants is progesterone in the form of levonorgestrel or etonogestrel. The number of implants can range from 1 to 6 rods depending on the type.

2. Contraceptive mechanism of contraceptive implants

Similar to other contraceptives using the hormone progesterone, contraceptive implants also work based on 2 main mechanisms:

  • Thickens cervical mucus, preventing sperm from entering the uterus.
  • Prevents ovulation.

3. Effectiveness of contraceptive implants

The contraceptive effect of the implant is really impressive, up to 99.95%. This ratio is almost equivalent to the female sterilization method. However, the superior implant is that the ability to conceive will fully and quickly recover after the implant is removed.

Other contraceptives are affected by the user's compliance, however the implant is completely unaffected, with only one implant required, no further work is required. Note, if the implant stick in the body exceeds the recommended time, the contraceptive effect will be reduced.

Only need to implant the contraceptive stick once

Contraceptive efficiency of implants up to 99.95%

4. When is the contraceptive implant?

You can implant the rod at any time, as long as you are sure that you are not pregnant at the time. The time of transplantation is usually within the first 5 days of the menstrualcycle , i.e. the first 5 days from the first menstruation or within the first 5 days after the miscarriage, within 21 days immediately after birth. Relationships in the first week after rod implantation should still be used because the rod only begins to have a contraceptive effect after 7 days from the implantation.

5. Pros – disadvantages of contraceptive implants

Advantages:

  • The effectiveness is very high compared to other contraceptives, over 99%. Rods have an effect for a long time (3 years or more depending on the type). When you want to get pregnant again, just remove the implant. The implantation of sticks under the arms is very gentle, discreet, difficult for outsiders to recognize.
  • This method is suitable for those who forget to take birth control pills daily or contraint prescribe oral contraceptive tablets containing estrogen such as: women who are breastfeeding, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, over 40 years old …
  • This solution also does not worry about complications of placing the contraceptive ring such as: inflammation of the genital area, unsusulable pregnancy due to slipping, not affecting the couple relationship, conditioning of the blood volume and dysenteritis.

Disadvantages:

  • The disadvantages of contraceptive implants are few. The first is that the price is a bit high. The second are (very rare) accidents including: hematoma, infection of the implant, allergies, transplant rods. It is advisable to immediately tell your doctor if you do not feel the implant or the implant is bent, the skin of the implant area is reddened or there are any strange manifestations.
  • Implants usually cause menstruation in the first few months. In addition, the implant needs to be placed in a medical facility and performed by medical staff trained on how to place and withdraw the implant.
  • Sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea,Herpes, hepatitis B are not prevented.

Contraceptive implants can cause menstruation

Implants usually cause menstruation in the first few months

6. Side effects of contraceptive implants

Common side effects of early stages after rod implantation are headache, pimples, weight gain, breast tension, prone to changes in personality, menstrual disorders such as less menstrual cycles and sometimes amnication. These changes are due to the effects of hormones, not pathology. After removing the implant, menstruation will return to normal.

7. Cases of absolute non-use of contraceptive implants

  • There's a high likelihood of getting pregnant. Testing is required to make sure you are not pregnant before transplanting.
  • Taking certain medications can reduce the effectiveness of contraception, such as HIV medications, tuberculosis, menstruation, some antibiotics such as rifampicin.
  • Unsym cause bleeding between menstrual cycles or after sex.
  • History of breast cancer, stroke,severe liver disease, thrombotic disease.

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SEE MORE:

  • Why is the contraceptive pill containing progestin good for breastfeeding women?
  • How long does a contraceptive injection work?
  • Is it dangerous to have menstruation when removing the contraceptive ring?

About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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