Health benefits
- It reduces the risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
- It may help to protect against iron-deficiency anemia. Once the body has adjusted to the implant, many women have reported having fewer, lighter periods.
- It may improve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, depression, and symptoms of endometriosis.
- It can be used by women who cannot take estrogen, for instance, during breastfeeding.
- It is safe for smokers and those with hypertension and diabetes.
Lifestyle benefits
It provides long-term protection from the risk of pregnancy.
Once the Implant is inserted, there is nothing for you to do. The implant remains under your skin, offering protection against pregnancy for three to five years, depending on the implant used [7].
Get it and forget it.
If you do not want to worry about remembering your contraceptive method, the implant may be a good option for you.
It’s discreet.
Most people can’t tell that you have the Implant. There is no packaging and nothing you need to do just before you have sex.
It’s hands-free.
There are no packages or prescriptions to pick up at the pharmacy – there is nothing that could get lost or forgotten.
It’s low effort.
Once the Implant is inserted, there is nothing for you to do. The implant remains under your skin, offering protection against pregnancy for three to five years, depending on the implant used [4].
There’s no delayed return to fertility.
You should be able to get pregnant any time after the Implant is removed. If you get it taken out but do not want to get pregnant, protect yourself with another method right away.
It’s widely available.
Would you like to use a Contraceptive Implant? It is widely available; however, specific types and brands vary from country to country.
