Contraceptive Implant
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 ...
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 ...
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.
How is the contraceptive implant removed or replaced?
Once it's at the end of its lifetime (usually after three years), the implant is removed at a gynaecologist's clinic. Again, you'll be given some local anaesthetic over the area. The doctor will then make a tiny cut in the skin and remove the rod. ...
How do I get the contraceptive implant in Malta?
In Malta the Implanon NXT, which is an implant that lasts for three years, costs around 185 Euro. This does not include doctors' fees and clinic fees. You can have the implant inserted, replaced, or removed at private gynaecology clinics, such as St ...
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 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 ...
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 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.
Should I choose an implant or a hormone intrauterine device/system (IUS)?
Implants such as Implanon NXT and hormone intrauterine systems/devices (IUS) such as Mirena and Jaydess are contraceptives that use the same class of hormone - a progestogen - to prevent pregnancy. Implants sit in the skin under your inner arm ...
How quickly can I get pregnant after removing the implant?
Fertility returns quickly after the implant is removed and you can become pregnant straight away. If you do not intend to become pregnant after removing the implant, you should immediately start another method of contraception. If you were ...