It is a capsule the size of a match inserted inside the skin on a woman’s hand; it gradually releases progesterone in the bloodstream, enabling protection from unwilling pregnancy, within the next five years
Progesterone in the blood stops the ovulation and thickens the secrete inside the cervix in order to stop sperm from entering
What are the advantages?
- It can be used during breastfeeding
- There is no interference of sex during contraception appliance
- It enables protection from unwilling pregnancy within the next 5 years
- A normal level of fertility is returned immediately after implant removal
- They don’t prevent sexually spread diseases
- They aren’t easily attainable
- Only specialized persons can insert and remove the implant
- It can cause irregular periods
- It is not recommendable for short-term use
- It requires regular gynecological checkups
- Some drugs that are used for treating epilepsy or tuberculosis can affect the implant effectiveness
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