Advantages: no babies, no periods, balanced hormones, no hassle, last three years Disadvantages: small scar, some possible sideeffects
...inserted.
You can get implanon inserted at family planning clinics and some doctor surgeries depending on whether the doctor is trained in inserting the Implant. ===What is Implanon?===
Implanon is a white stick, which is almost the same size as a match. It contains the hormone Etonogestrel that is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone, progesterone. The hormone prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries from releasing ... ...from entering the womb.
Implanon slowly releases Etonogestrel into the bloodstream and contains enough to release it steadily over three years. The implant itself doesn't dissolve in your body and should be removed after three years or before if you choose.
===Insertion===
I'm quite relaxed with needles and being poked and prodded so I was pretty chilled when I turned up at the clinic. I went through to the doctors room and was told to lay on ...
ilusvm 08.11.2008 (09.11.2008)
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Advantages: Works for up to three years, does it's job, simple to insert Disadvantages: Side effects, having it removed can be painful
...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. ... ...first seven days after having Implanon put in. If you have just had a baby, the implant can be put in 21-28 days after the birth, and will work immediately.
The actual insertion took about ten minutes in total. First, I was told to lie on my back on the table, and the doctor injected local anaesthetic into my arm, and waited a minute to let it work. Then he took out a rather scary-looking contraption which was a hollow needle with the implant inside. ...
MadCat 06.01.2004
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Advantages: Almost 100% effective, no pills to remember Disadvantages: Side effects, getting it put in
...cannot as of yet get Implanon in the US, so I will have to go back to the UK to get it removed), and she was fine with it. An appointment was made for the implant, but they wanted to put it in when I was on a period. As it turned out I was a week late, so I had to push the appointment forward a week, but that was no problem.
***How does it get inserted?***
I went to see the doctor, and she took my blood pressure, which was a little high (due to ... ...on a couch. Another woman was there who was being trained to insert the implants. I was told exactly what would happen and told to relax.
First of all, the area was numbed (you seriously don't want this inserted without numbing believe me, and if you don't like needles, look away now and until the doctor tells you you are done!). Needles don't bother me, so when she started with the numbing, I had no problem. She injected me about 6 times in a wheel ...
brit_girl 24.02.2005
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Advantages: no unwanted pregnancy, u forget it's there after a little while, Disadvantages: can be side effects, discomfort in first week or two.
...periods
• Changes in libido
Implanon is a progestogen-only contraceptive implant which is inserted in the inner upper arm. It is a small flexible rod which slides just under skin. (a small incision will be made, but this is done in the GP surgery usually. You will get an injection to numb arm before hand) It releases a small amount of the progestogen every day. If is done by a competent GP then it should be quick and painless (the discomfort ... ...person but for me was moderate) I couldn't let anything touch my arm for a couple days and had to sleep with arm out of bed for fear of my partner hurting me.
Another thing to note is that it is effective from day 1 of insertion and that when removed it is possible to become pegnant straight away, although I would imagine this to be different for everyone too. (please note i doubt you will want to be trying out this theory on day one anyway as your ...
missy0303 25.09.2005
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Advantages: 3 years without thinking about things :-) Disadvantages: Side effects if you're not lucky :-(
...Implanon? *************** Implanon is the brand name of the current contraceptive implant available in the UK. Norplant, a similar device, was available in previous years but since this one is no longer being prescribed, if you want an implant then Implanon it is. How Does It Work? **************** It’s a hormonal method but unlike the pill you don’t have to remember to take it every day. Once inserted it sits for 3 years (only 2 if you’re “heavier” ... ...6. Since it’s birth control, Implanon is available free on the NHS (in the UK, she says, remembering that there’re a few readers out there who live outside our lovely island) although depending on your area you might have to pop along to the Chemist to pick it up and tick the little box on the form that says “the patient is not paying as they have been prescribed contraceptives”. Some clinics, however, have a nice big pile in stock to save you the ...
zoe_page 30.11.2001 (27.09.2002)
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Advantages: 3 Years WITHOUT Pills Disadvantages: Possible Side Effects
...Clinic, she told me about Implanon (the contraceptive Implant) I had heard about this before, but never thought anymore about it. I went to my Family Planning Clinic to see if they would give it to me, I had a short discussion in private with the advisor, she took my blood pressure, weighed me and informed me in detail about Implanon. She also gave me a very imformative leaflet all about it. I was made an appointment to have it done, although this ... ...Bit More About It***
Implanon is an implant, it is a plastic rod, 4cm in length, and 2mm in diameter. (sounds scary) it is filled with the hormone Progesterone, which is released in tiny amounts over the three years. It is inserted on the inside of your upper arm, Don't worry, you don't feel a thing as they give you a local anasetic to numb the area, It is then inserted via a large needle - if you're scared of needles, don't look! It lasts for three ...
JADELOUISESILVA 23.05.2003 (07.07.2003)
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Advantages: You dont have to remember to take anything. Disadvantages: Bruising after insered.
Implanon
I have just recently had this done. The reason that I chose this was by recommendation from a nurse at my doctors. I have just had my little baby girl she was planned. Before her I was using the combined pill, which worked really well.
But now that I had her I thought it was time for some longer lasting more reliable form of contraception. I had never heard of the implant until I see the nurse. I originally went in to ask about the injection. ... ...for your bones and she said especially for younger people as it could make your bones really dense when you're older.
So that put me off straight away. She then told me about the implant and gave me a leaflet to go away with. I knew straight away that I was going to have this.
What is it and how is it put in?
Basically it is a little white rod 40mm long and 2mm wide, about the size of a hair clip. They insert it under your skin in the inner area ...
mapesy 19.11.2006
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Advantages: No periods! Disadvantages: Loss of sex drive : (
...information leaflet out of the implanon pack and the one out of the depo pack and said I could take them home and have a look and then decide what I wanted to do. Which is what I did. I mentioned it to a few people who thought it was an awful idea! An implant in your arm - urghh! Well, decided I'd give it a go!
Proobably ought to mention about the implant - It is a little bit longer than a matchstick but not as thick and goes in the underside of ... ...nurse told me, it works the same way as the depo injection and mini-pill by thickening the mucus in the womb and stopping the release of the egg once a month. Before The Insertion!!
You are supposed to have counselling before having the implant inserted, I booked an appointment with my doctor, who basically asked if I planned to have children in the next 3 years (obviously not if I was coming for an implant that lasted 3 years!), but they have to ...
lozchops 10.09.2005
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Advantages: Definitely effective as a contraceptive Disadvantages: I expereinced physical and mental side effects
...a matchstick. It is called Implanon and is a subdermal (under the skin) implant fitted by a doctor. It works by releasing progestin which stops ovulation. It releases this steadily over 3 years at which point the implant is removed as it no longer functions as a contraceptive. I decided to try this method of contraception as I had suffered quite badly from side effects from various contraceptive pills. I was affected by mood swings to a great extent ... ...to have the implant fitted. Implanon is a fairly new contraceptive method so not all doctors have been trained to fit the implant. The implantation required the doctor to give me a local anaesthetic then make a small incision in my left upper arm. He then inserted the implanted using a specially designed device. This process was pain free apart from the initial slight sting of the injection (like a mild bee sting) although I could feel the implant ...
jesperado77 04.04.2009
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Advantages: Comfort, discretion, ease, no need to remember any pills! Disadvantages: Can gross some people out
Implanon is a long-acting small plastic contraceptive device inserted into your upper arm for a 3 year period.
HOW IT WORKS
Implanon is a progesterone-only contraceptive implant that contains the etonogestrel, which is slowly released into the bloodstream during the time the implant is present. It prevents pregnancy in two ways. Etonogestrel tricks the body processes into thinking that ovulation has already occurred by maintaining high levels of ... ...in place.
DURATION
Implanon can be left in for up to 3 years.
SIDE EFFECTS
Listed side effects include a range of usuals associated with contraceptives. Personally, I have only experienced irregular periods. Sometimes I will not have one for 2 months and sometimes they will come every 2 weeks - widely unpredictable. I was hoping that they would disappear completely, since this is listed as a possibility, but they haven't as of yet. I have also ...
aless02 12.07.2007
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Advantages: Very Reliable, no Hassles of remembering, comfortable Disadvantages: Irregular bleeding, Mood swings, Nauseous, Bloating, weight Gain, more Hair Growth
...believe how good an idea Implanon was. After being given a certain Pill which behaves just like Implanon, just to give me an idea if i like it or not. I was more then ready for Implanon. I went back and the procedure was a tiny bit nerve wrecking, but not bad at all. My arm was tender for about 2-3 weeks, and i felt great. I was so glad i had it on, even with my irregular periods - which was sometimes heavy, and for a longer time, sometimes spotting, ... ...removed tomorrow, and strange enough, Implanon gives you a sense of security where contraception is concerned - with having not to worry about remembering to take the pill or anythign else, and so im having second thoughts as i type whether i should just put up with the side effects and have it maybe even for 6 more months. With Implanon going on a holiday was never the same, you dont have to worry or wonder if your contraception will be effective.
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Layla_z 03.01.2008 (02.01.2008)
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Advantages: You don't have to remember to take a pill every day Disadvantages: If you experience the side effects, they are horrendous.
I'm quite limited in the types of contraceptive I can use. As with other migraine sufferers, synthetic oestrogen is out of the question, it is likely to cause a stroke. I discovered this the painful way after a month of taking Microgynon, a combined pill. I switched to Cerazette, a progestogen only pill, to find that it wreaked havoc with my periods. It was suggested I try the contraceptive implant, implanon, as it was a different formulation of ... ...my GP's practice meant that I was required to collect the implant, complete with insertation device, from the chemist myself. I made the mistake of looking in the box and coming face to face with a rather large needle. On the day of my appointment, insertation was straightforward. A little local aneasthetic to numb the area, and I looked away as the implant was inserted. My boyfriend nearly passed out and the doctor had to fetch him a glass of water. ...
kiara5162 04.03.2009
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Advantages: no pills for 3 years and for some women,no periods Disadvantages: side effects...and they can be nasty!
...the possible options, we decided Implanon would probably be the best option for me. I was given the prescription after blood pressure tests etc and went to collect it...
If you aren't currently using this method, are thinking of using it and are scared of needles...DONT open the box!
I went down to the doctors when I was next on my period taking my boyfriend as support to hold my hand. The doctor was very nice and told me to relax and lie down ... ...BIG fear of needles and no matter how much they tell you it's just a little sting.... in this case...however much we hate to believe it...it is! They administer a local anaethetic to the area and you feel nothing...zilch! When they inject the implant you feel a little pressure and its not exactly comfortable but since when was having something metal and sharp shoved in your arm comfortable?
They then placed a bandage round my arm to reduce bruising ...
rachy118 17.07.2004
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Advantages: Very effective method of contraception Disadvantages: the 28 day cycle goes straight out the window !
...about as well with the implanon is that after 3 years you do have to have it removed and they will insert it into the other arm which can be difficult unless you're ambidextrous.
On a whole I would say that this is the best thing on the market especially if you are like me and cannot take the pill, I have been using this product for just over 5 years now and although I still do suffer with irregular and prolonged periods they are far and few and ...
littlebobo 28.04.2005
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Advantages: No periods, no worries about contraceptive Disadvantages: Does it work????????????
After reading the ops about Implamon, I have decided to write one myself.
For the past 4 - 5 years I have been taking Mercilon, which is a version of the pill. This was working well when I remembered to take it!! Now, I've always been the sort of person who is crap at taking any kind of medication. It's that I don't like taking tablets or that I'm doing it to prove some kind of point, it is merely that I am so hopeless that I never remember to take ... ...through my first week and that is my limit! When taking the pill, this poses a bit of a problem when you are 23, have an active sex life, but don't a baby at the end of it!!!
About Christmas time last year, I started to think about some alternatives to the pill. The coil and feminine condom were not an option for me. This is not to say that they are not for everyone. The two main contraceptives I was interested in were the injection and the implant. ...
Katenray 26.05.2002
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