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 etonogestrel (a type of progestogen) which stops the ovaries from releasing an egg every month (ie: it inhibits ovulation). You cannot get pregnant if ovulation does not happen. The implant also thickens the mucus in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) and stops sperm from going up any further.
Although no contraceptive is 100% effective, the implant is more than 99% effective against pregnancy, making it one of the most effective contraceptives available.
The Implanon NXT is an implant that is available in Malta.
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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.
How much does the contraceptive implant cost?
The Implanon NXT, which is an implant that is available in Malta and lasts for three years, costs around 185 Euro. This does not include doctors' fees and clinic fees. It is common for the total cost of insertion of an implant to be around 300 Euro, ...
What are the disadvantages of a contraceptive implant?
You'll need a small procedure by a doctor to insert and remove the implant. Be sure to remember to replace it or use a different contraceptive after its time is up, otherwise you can get pregnant. This contraceptive doesn't protect you against ...
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 ...