Implant
(or implanon and bar)*What is it?
The implant is a small, flexible bar inserted under the skin of the upper arm. It releases the hormone progestrogen.
How effective is it?
Over 99%
Advantages
- Your fertility returns to normal after it is removed
- It’s a quick, easy procedure
- You can have the area numbed so you don’t feel any pain when it is put in
*You don’t have to think about it every day
- It can help with heavy periods
- This is a long term option that can work for 3 years. However it can be taken out before that.
Disadvantages
- It takes a small procedure to fit and remove it.
- It doesn’t protect against STIs.
- Your periods might change to become lighter or heavier.
