How long does the contraceptive implant last?
The most common implants (Nexplanon and Implanon NXT) last for three years. After three years they run out of hormones and stop working. Implants should be removed or replaced at the end of their lifetime.
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Some methods of contraception protect you only once, or have to be taken every day to work. Other methods of contraception can be inserted or replaced less frequently and these are ideal for people who have difficulty remembering to use contraception ...
How is the contraceptive implant inserted?
The implant, such as Nexplanon or Implanon NXT, is fitted at a gynaecologist's clinic with a very small surgical procedure. The doctor will first give you some local anaesthetic to numb the skin of your inner arm. Then the implant, which is a small ...
What is the contraceptive implant?
The contraceptive implant (also known as a sub-dermal implant or hormonal implant) is a small rod with hormones that is around 4cm in length with a diameter of 2mm and is fitted under the skin of your arm. The implant releases the hormone ...
What are the advantages of a contraceptive implant?
The contraceptive implant has a number of advantages when compared to other contraceptives, including: The implant can be used by women who cannot take the hormone oestrogen (for example women who are smokers and are over 35 years old, or women with ...
How effective is the contraceptive implant?
The implant is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, making it one of the most effective contraceptives available in Malta. Remember that the implant does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections.