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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.Currently there are many different methods of contraception with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the health status and economic conditions of each person, women consider choosing a form of contraception that is suitable for their body. The implant is a highly effective method of contraception (99.95%) and has a long-lasting effect.
1. About the contraceptive implant method
The contraceptive implant is a method of inserting a rod containing a certain hormone progesterone into the skin under a woman's arm. Hormones will be released into the body every day and help maintain the ability to prevent pregnancy for a long time (from 3-5 years depending on the type of implant used). Usually when this rod is implanted, in the beginning, women can feel a change in the menstrual cycle: amenorrhea, amenorrhea, heavy bleeding ... and may be accompanied by signs such as dizziness, pain head, slight weight gain, acne... These are all normal reactions due to hormonal changes and will usually settle down after 1.2 months. In rare cases where the reaction does not improve, women may consider removing the contraceptive implant, which will immediately restore normal menstrual cycles and fertility.2. Procedure to remove the contraceptive implant
2.1. When should the contraceptive implant be removed? When learning about the method of contraception with the implant, many women are very interested in when to remove the IUD, how long after the implant is removed, they can have sex and get pregnant again. According to medical experts, the contraceptive implant should be withdrawn when:The contraceptive rod expires: After a period of 3-5 years (depending on the type of rod), the implant will not achieve contraceptive effectiveness. like the first time. Therefore, you can consider removing the rod completely or replacing it with a new one. Want to restore your ability to get pregnant: You can ask your doctor to remove the implant and have normal sex afterwards, usually your fertility will be restored about 1 week after the implant is removed. Serious side effects: In some rare cases, women may experience some side effects of the contraceptive implant that affect their health and cause inconvenience in daily life. At this time, removing the implant is the appropriate and optimal solution. 2.2. Procedure to remove the contraceptive implant When you want to remove the contraceptive implant, you should go to a reputable medical facility to perform the procedure. The procedure to remove the contraceptive implant is done through the following steps:
Re-determine the position of the contraceptive implant. Inject a small amount of anesthetic in the lower part of the contraceptive implant. Make a small, horizontal incision just below the implant, gently press the other end of the implant with one hand, and then remove the implant from the arm with forceps. Removing the contraceptive implant is a fairly simple procedure that takes place within 5-10 minutes, so you don't need to worry too much.
2.3. The possibility of pregnancy after removing the contraceptive implant Many women wonder about the possibility of pregnancy after removing the contraceptive implant, in fact, after about 1 day of removal, you can have sex and "release" "to get pregnant now. Many medical studies show that the drug in the implant does not affect the development of the fetus.
3. Side effects of the contraceptive implant
Besides the outstanding advantages, the contraceptive implant still has some rare side effects including headache, dizziness, acne, breast tenderness, nausea... and can cause some changes in health. Menstrual periods such as amenorrhea, amenorrhea, menorrhagia... Usually these signs will decrease with time of use. It is important for women to consult and consider carefully before deciding to implant a contraceptive, as well as perform screening to eliminate inappropriate risk factors.Trắc nghiệm: Bạn đã biết cách tránh thai an toàn chưa?
Có rất nhiều biện pháp tránh thai an toàn nhưng không phải ai cũng biết được điều đó. Trả lời đúng những câu hỏi trắc nghiệm dưới đây chứng tỏ bạn có kiến thức tốt về các biện pháp ngừa thai an toàn.Doctor Pham Thi Yen has 11 years of experience in examination and treatment in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Doctor with strengths and deep understanding in:
Examination and consultation of normal pregnancies, pathological pregnancies, high-risk pregnancies Examination and treatment of gynecological diseases: cervicitis, cervical ectropion Surgery Laparoscopic surgery for gynecological diseases: ectopic pregnancy, uterine tumor, ovarian tumor Surgery for breast, vulvar, vaginal, cervical tumors Obstetric surgery: cesarean section, examination and treatment of endocrine disorders in women of all ages: puberty, reproductive age; perimenopausal age. To register for examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide, or register online HERE
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