Hormonal contraceptives are available in the market for women as either injections, implants or the pill. These implants slowly release hormones in the bloodstream over regular intervals of time protecting against pregnancy. If used the right way, contraceptive implants can be very effective.
A contraceptive implant is a hormonal implant that measures approximately 4 cm in length. This matchstick-sized device is inserted in the upper arm under the skin. The implant releases progestogen and stops ovulation and thickens the uterine wall so that sperm cannot get through. The implant is inserted by a professional nurse or a doctor under local anaesthesia.
There are many advantages of contraceptive implants which include, but are not limited to, the following:
After the removal of the implant, the ovulation process resumes within three weeks.
While there are many advantages of the implant, there are also some risks that you need to be aware of, and keep in mind before deciding to use it. These include the following:
The fitting and preparation of a contraceptive implant is quick and only takes a maximum of fifteen minutes. Once the implant is inserted in the arm, the doctor will give you further advice on how to check the position of the implant when needed. Once the fitting is completed, a dressing will be wrapped around your arm. You will be required to keep the dressing on for three to five days. During this time, you will experience mild pain or bruising. Once your body is used to the implant, the bruising will disappear.
Normally, there is no need to visit a doctor once the implant has been placed in your arm. However, you should immediately visit your doctor if you experience the following:
Following women should consider other options of birth control and stay away from contraceptive implants:
The process of contraceptive implant removal is more straightforward than insertion. The doctor will give you a local anaesthetic, and once the site is numb, they will make an insertion and remove the implant. Once the implant has been removed, he will stitch the site up, and your skin will return back to normal without causing you any further discomfort.
If you are considering contraceptive implant as an option for birth control, consult with your nearest health professional today.
View our range of Contraceptive Pills
Find out more about the treatments mentioned in this article below:
Prices from:
Progesterone-only pill (mini pill)
Progesterone-only pill (mini pill)
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill available with pl...
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Low dose combined contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill available with pl...
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill available with pl...
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Progesterone-only pill (mini pill)
Progesterone-only pill (mini pill)
Low dose combined contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Low dose combined contraceptive pill with placebos...
Low dose combined contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill with placebos
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Contraceptive patches
Vaginal ring
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Answer some simple questions about your health with our free 2 minute consultation
A U.S. licensed physician will review your answers and issue a prescription if suitable
Our pharmacy will pack your FDA approved medicine in anonymous packaging, and ship it for free
Prescription fees enable our qualified doctors to issue you a prescription for your medication, just like if you visit your local pharmacy. Instead of a high flat rate like the NHS, we offer cheaper fees based on the total cost of your order.
How much will it cost?
Order total | Fee |
---|---|
Up to £25 | £2.50 |
Up to £50 | £4.99 |
Up to £100 | £7.99 |
Over £100 | £9.99 |
Don’t have an account? Register
Already have an account? Log in
Message Sent We will get back to you as soon as possible
To get fast delivery and the best prices,
choose your location below:
Delivery to Germany only
Delivery to the US only
Delivery to UK only
You’ve successfully logged in.
If you’re not sure what to choose, our qualified GPs can help.
A doctor will review your consultation and message you with a suggestion within 1-2 working days.
Thanks, a doctor will be in touch soon
Look out for the doctor’s response in your email inbox or patient account. View messages
Please check your email for password reset instructions. If you’re still having problems contact us .