Implant

Implant

The implant is a method of LARC (Long Acting Reversible Contraception). Small in size, the implant is inserted beneath the skin where it steadily releases a hormone to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.

Advantages:

• Over 99% effective.
• Contains one hormone: progestogen.
• Works for 3 years.
• You don’t have to worry about or remember contraception whilst the implant is in place.
• Fertility will return to normal once the implant is removed.

Disadvantages:

• Your periods may change, sometimes lasting longer, at other times becoming irregular or even stopping completely.
• Insertion and removal must be carried out by a trained doctor or nurse.
• Some medicines may stop the implant from working. Please let the nurse or doctor know if you taking any other medication.
• The contraceptive implant does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections, so you will need to use condoms as well.