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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the contraceptive implant?

Time:2024-04-10 Viewed:()

Advantages

  you will not have to think about birth control for three, four or fiveyears

  you are in control of whether you get pregnant or not

  it is safe to use and can be removed if you have side effects

  you can have it taken out at any time, and your natural fertility will return quickly

  it’s safe to use if you’re breastfeeding

  you can have it fitted any time after you&39;ve given birth.

Disadvantages

  you must remove or replace the arm implant after three, four or five years – if you forget to do this you can get pregnant

  it doesn’t protect you or your partner fromSTIs, includingHIV– only condoms prevent pregnancy and STIs

  when you first get it, your arm might feel sore or be a bit bruised or swollen

  it can affect your periods – they may become more irregular or heavier – it can also make your periods shorter, lighter or stop them altogether!

  some medication can make the implant less effective. This includes some HIV treatment and antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis and meningitis. Check with your doctor about having the implant if you&39;re taking any other drugs.



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