When should I change the contraceptive stick?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I implanted the contraceptive stick until November 2021, which is enough for 3 years. The doctor asked me, when should I change the contraceptive stick?
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Le Nhat Nguyen - Obstetrician-Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "When should I change the contraceptive stick?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Contraceptive implants are small plastic tubes containing birth control pills, which are implanted under the skin of the hand. disapproval of the woman. The ingredients in the contraceptive implant include the hormone levonorgestrel or etonogestrel. The stick will take effect after 24 hours and is effective for 3-5 years or longer (depending on the type). Once the contraceptive implant is implanted in the body, a woman does not need to use any other methods of contraception.
Exactly three years from the date of implantation of the IUD, you go to the hospital to remove or replace the IUD. You can also arrive a few days earlier than scheduled.
If you still have questions about the contraceptive stick, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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