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Horrid!! it's been the worst contraceptive yet for myself, yes its great for no babies but also removes any form of sex drive (im healthy 25year old), it made me feel pregnant for the whole 3 years... more

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for Implanon Contraceptive Implant

Rating Summary based on 118 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		42
  • 4 Stars
    		18
  • 3 Stars
    		20
  • 2 Stars
    		16
  • 1 Star
    		22

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  • 48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 xKatieeex

    Member since 13/01/2009

    Reviews written: 114

    5 Stars Great, apart from irregular bleeding... 02/05/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages No babies!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Irregular periods.

    I first started using contraception at the age of 17 when my boyfriend and I decided to start having sex. Our contraception of choice was the amazingly unsexy, condom. Over time, I started trusting condoms less and less and decided that I would go on The Pill as well. For about two years, I jumped from pill to pill in search of one that suited me, but to no avail. I also had difficulty in remember to take them every day and if I did magically remember, it would never be at the right time. This was when I started my quest to find the perfect contraception and I think I've found a contender. I ... more
  • 78 of 78 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 ilusvm

    Member since 08/09/2004

    Reviews written: 250

    5 Stars My wonderful Contraceptive Implant Review with images 08/11/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages no babies, no periods, balanced hormones, no hassle, last three years

    Disadvantages Disadvantages small scar, some possible sideeffects

    Implanon I am 21 and a few months into my fourth and final year of teacher training at University. Therefore I do not want to get pregnant for at the very least two years. I have been with my boyfriend for over a year now and neither of us enjoy using condoms with their slimy rubbery smellyness. Female condoms were a disaster and so I have had to rely on my pill taking abilities. Unfortunately, these are not too great as my memory is awful and I forget at least 2-3 pills a week. I've been on the contraceptive pill since I was 16 and it has been successful in preventing babies and in preventing ... more
  • 49 of 49 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    MadCat

    4 Stars Works like a charm, but beware the side effects 06/01/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Works for up to three years, does it's job, simple to insert

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Side effects, having it removed can be painful

    Well, if you've just been taking a quick look through the new reviews section, you're probably wondering what on Earth this is. Implanon is a contraceptive in the form of a small implant which is inserted under the skin of your upper arm, on the side closest to your body. It contains the hormone progestogen (which is a synthetic form of the natural female hormone progesterone) which is released into your body at a steady rate for three years. This means that for the next three years, you don't have to sod about with pills, condoms, diaphragms or injections. Have I just lost the male members of ... more
  • 32 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 xxB3CC4xx

    Member since 20/09/2008

    Reviews written: 208

    4 Stars Implant With A Contraceptive To Avoid Implanting A Surprise! 18/03/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Keeps you protected from pregnancy, no periods.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Weight Gain, Phantom Pregnancy, Sore to get in!

    I first looked into more reliable contraception after my surprise pregnancy ended up with my son being born. Despite using the pill correctly it failed to work for me and I didn't want to take that chance again, pregnancy, child birth and child rearing is definitely something that I only want to do once. Therefore after my 6 week check I made an appointment to have the implant fitted. With the high rate of success it seemed like there was no chance of it failing and seemed my best option. The implant can be fitted by a nurse at your local GP but not all area's offer this service, my local ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    brit_girl

    5 Stars All is well so far 24/02/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Almost 100% effective, no pills to remember

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Side effects, getting it put in

    I had been on the combined pill for over 7 years and I thought my body could do with a break. Being in a long distance relationship, I could afford to go without worrying about contraception for about a year, but moving to the US required me to look again at what was out there. It came down to a choice between the shot and the implant, and as I would have had to pay for the shot here in the US, I went for the implant. ***So what is it?*** The implant itself is about the size of a matchstick, 40mm by 2mm or thereabouts. It's slightly bendy, and is placed just under the skin in the inside of ... more

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Product Details

Long Name Contraceptive Implant
Type Contraceptive Implant
Manufacturer Implanon
Type for Subname Female Contraception

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  • Hannahmatthew09 17/1/2011 22:40:59

    Does the Implanon Implant cause severe mood swings that are uncontrolable?

    Since having this implant inserted last year i have encountered numerous side effects that havent been nice at all, it is a brillian t device in doing its job but i think that the mood swings ive been experiencing may ruin alot in my life, i know whats happening but cannot stop them, even though i try so hard. It has got me down soo much and just need things to change and fast!

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  • Clo-Allen 22/5/2010 01:25:55

    How do you know if it works??

    Do you have any guarantee that this product works?.. And, do you have to be on your period to get it implanted?

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