The impressive contraceptive effectiveness of the Implanon implant

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Resident Doctor Nguyen Thanh Vinh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital
Implanon is an effective and most popular contraceptive implant today. With just a single implant, women can prevent pregnancy for about 3 years without using any other support methods.

1. What is the Implanon contraceptive implant?

Contraceptive implantation is a method of using one or more small matchstick-sized implants to be implanted under the skin of a woman's non-dominant hand for the purpose of preventing pregnancy.
Contraception by implant (implanon) is currently being evaluated as a contraceptive method with many outstanding advantages today. The Implanon Contraceptive Implant contains etonogestrel, requires only a single implant, to prevent pregnancy for 3 years. The woman does not need to use any other measures.

2. Mechanism of action of the Implanon contraceptive implant

After being inserted into the body, the implants will gradually release a hormone in the form of progesterone, which has the effect of preventing ovulation, giving a lasting contraceptive effect. The hormones used in the contraceptive implant are the progesterone: Levonorgestrel or etonogestrel.

3. Pros and cons of Implanon

3.1. Advantages Impressive contraceptive effectiveness The first thing to mention, is Implanon's impressive contraceptive effectiveness: 99.95%. That means 9995 people using Implanon out of 10,000 will not have an unwanted pregnancy. This rate is almost the same as female sterilization, except that the ability to conceive after using Implanon will recover completely and quickly after the implant is removed.
Only need to be implanted once Other methods of contraception are often affected by user compliance, i.e., the success rate in practice (typical use) is lower than in theory. Implanon is an implant that is completely unaffected by this factor, with only 1 implant and only one implantation and women who have finished implanting do not need to do anything else.
Of course, if you leave the implant beyond the recommended time for Implanon, which is 3 years, then the effectiveness of contraception will no longer be as high.
Implanon is aimed at women who have difficulty taking birth control pills or because they frequently forget to take their pills. It is also a good method for those who are intolerant of oral contraceptives (which contain oestrogens and progesterone), have cardiovascular disease, smoke, or do not want to use an IUD.
Wide range of uses The intended use of the Implanon contraceptive implant is relatively wide. Breastfeeding mothers over 6 weeks old, women over 40 years old, people with uterine fibroids can safely use Implanon without significant problems.
Cases with cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, obesity, diabetes or even high blood pressure patients can also use Implanon implant with good effect
Implanon only needs to be placed once. , with an implant, requires no user compliance. No need to take pills every day or prepare before each sex, Implanon also does not affect sexual intercourse.
Fertility is restored quickly After the implant is removed, conception is restored quickly and completely.
Also, women can get the implant whenever you want. If you want to get pregnant again, go to a medical facility, the medical staff will remove the implant for you.

3.2. Cons Using the contraceptive implant often causes menorrhagia in the first few months.
As with some IUDs, Implanon needs to be placed in a medical facility and performed by medical personnel trained in how to insert and remove the implant.
After 1 year of use, Implanon often causes amenorrhea. In fact, this period of amenorrhea is not a disease, because menstrual blood does not accumulate in the body. If a woman has little or no menstrual bleeding, this is also beneficial to health, preventing iron deficiency anemia, which is common in women who often exercise a lot. Therefore, according to many experts, this problem is not necessarily a disadvantage when using contraceptive implants.
The implant technique can be done easily and simply. However, to ensure the safest, women should go to the obstetrics and gynecology departments of reputable hospitals to receive Implanon contraceptive implant.
At the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital today, the Implanon contraceptive implant service is performed by MSc. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Vinh.
Implanon implant used at Vinmec Ha Long hospital is Nxt type (with contrast) to help find the implant if it is out of place, difficult to remove the implant.
As someone who has many years of experience at major hospitals such as Hue Central Hospital, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Vinh is the main doctor who practices medicine at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. .
Doctor Nguyen Thanh Vinh has also been recognized and honored by many domestic and foreign units.
Besides, the system of rooms and equipment, high-class implementation tools, ensuring high quality as well as good sterility helps to minimize possible problems, thereby improving the quality of life. Safe and effective for minor surgery.
Customers who are interested in contraceptive implant services at Vinmec Ha Long Hospital can register here or contact hotline 0203 3828 188 for support.