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The
Contraceptive Implant Procedure
Contraceptive implants are small, hormone
filled, flexible silicone tubes, capsules or rods which
are inserted under the skin in the upper arm. They slowly
release a hormone are effective for up to 5 years. The
implant must be inserted by a trained doctor or nurse
and is about forty millimeters long. It provides a long
term method of hormonal contraception.
Contraceptive implants are 99% effective.
The implant is inserted in on the first day of your
period and it provides protection within 24 hours. Implants
are a safe and effective method of long-term contraception
for most women and they are reversible at any time.
You will return to fertility immediately upon removal.
They work by stopping sperm from reaching the egg by
thickening the mucus from the cervix, stopping the egg
from settling in the womb and may stop the ovaries from
releasing an egg each month.
The Various Types
of Contraceptive Implants
Contraceptive implants, depending on
the various manufacturers and countries in which they
are approved, offer different releasing hormones and
vary in the number of capsules which must be inserted.
The various implants release different hormones which
are: levonorgestrel, etonogestrel, and nomegestrol acetate.
The numbers of capsules or rods which must be inserted
are one, two or six depending on the manufacturer and
country in which you reside.
The
Risks and Menstrual Changes Associated With Contraceptive
Implants
Most commonly, women experience irregular
bleeding and changes to their periods which tends to
settle down after the first year. Although rare, some
women experience side effects including weight gain,
headaches, acne, breast tenderness and bloating. These
changes are not dangerous and usually disappear with
time. Depending on your personal medical history and
current medical condition, contraceptive implants may
not be for you and only you physician can approve these
implants.
The Cost of Contraceptive
Implants
Depending on your choice of implant,
the average cost in the US is between $300 and $700
plus $100 - $200 for removal. Financing is available
through www.cosmeticsurgeryfinancing.com.
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