Implanon - Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages:

  • Works for up to 3 years (or less if overweight)
  • Most effective form of birth control
  • Does not contain estrogen
  • Works quickly after insertion
  • Nothing to do right before sex to make it work
  • Fertility returns quickly after removal
  • 30% women have no more periods while using

Disadvantages:

  • Irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting
  • Pain or scarring at insertion site
  • Possible small increase in weight
  • Headache, acne, ovarian cysts, or change in mood can possibly occur

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