Many clinical trials have been carried out with Implanon® which have shown it to be an extremely reliable method of contraception.

Probably not very. It's based on my memories from a single trip along the Inca Trail fourteen years ago. This scarcely makes me an authority on the subject, so this is not in any way an 'official' or authoritative FAQ. It's simply a list of the questions that people have asked me, together with the answers that I've given them. I have tried to ensure that the answers are correct and complete but if in doubt you should confirm anything important by referring to other sources. See similar questions...

Implanon® is suitable for any women who is looking for a long-term method of contraception. You might be a young girl going to college, a woman in her twenties who wishes to concentrate on her career or a mother wishing to space her pregnancies. Implanon® is also a suitable solution if you have completed your family and consider sterilization. Your doctor will make sure that hormonal contraception is suitable for you. See similar questions...

Your doctor will advise you when to have Implanon® inserted. If you are not using hormonal contraception, this is preferably between days one and five of your menstrual cycle. Day one is the first day when you are having your period. The use of a local anesthetic will numb the area and it should only take about one minute to place Implanon®. There might be some tenderness and bruising once the anesthetic has worn off. If you are concerned, do discuss this with your doctor. See similar questions...

with all contraceptive methods, some side effects have been reported. These are mentioned on the next page. Full details of side effects are given in the package leaflet provided with Implanon®. Undesirable effects that may occur include acne, headache, weight gain, and breast tenderness. Rare side effects include hair loss, mood changes, changes in libido, abdominal pain and painful periods. See similar questions...

Yes. You should discuss the switch with your doctor, who will advise you on which day you should have Implanon® inserted. See similar questions...

This website will be kept up to date with OSU-specific information as well as links to key public health organizations, including the Columbus Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization. See similar questions...

Implanon® has been designed to be effective for three years. However, after three years Implanon® does not immediately stop working, but the reliability slowly decreases. Therefore, Implanon® has to be removed after three years, and a new Implanon® rod or another form of contraception should be used immediately if you do not want to get pregnant. See similar questions...

with other contraceptives, a medical examination will be performed by your doctor to make sure that hormonal contraception is suitable for you. Insertion takes about one minute. You will receive local anesthetics to numb the area. Afterward a pressure-bandage will be put on your arm to minimize the risk of bruising. You should keep the area around the bandage dry and clean. After 24 hours the bandage can be removed. See similar questions...

Implanon® is not likely to be visble. However, you can feel Implanon® with your fingertips, and this is important for the doctor who can then easily locate Implanon® for removal. See similar questions...

With all hormonal contraceptives, headache, nausea, breast pain and mood swings are reported as “side effects” thought to be attributable to their use. These side effects are also common in women who do not use hormones, so they may not always be caused by hormonal contraceptives. Mood swings have been reported in 2.5% of Implanon® users. See similar questions...

Weight gain was reported as a drug-related side effect in 6.4% of Implanon® users. Women using either Implanon® or non-hormonal IUDs were observed for a period of two years. The weight gain observed was comparable for both methods. See similar questions...

Implanon® will most likely affect your monthly cycle. Your bleeding pattern will probably become irregular. Women are very different individuals and some find that their periods change slightly, stop together or happen only occasionally. Others find that their periods are heavier and last longer, don’t worry if your periods stop, it doesn’t mean that you are pregnant. The changes vary from one woman to another.Your bleeding pattern might change over time as well. See similar questions...

If you are not breast-feeding, Implanon® can be inserted 21 to 28 days after you have had your baby. If inserted later, your doctor may advise you to use a condom as well for seven days. See similar questions...

Yes. You should discuss the switch with your doctor, who will advise you on which day you should have Implanon® inserted. This is preferably on the first day of the Pill-free interval. See similar questions...

Yes. Your doctor will advise you when to have Implanon® inserted and the IUD removed. Insertion of Implanon® is preferably done between days one and five of your menstrual cycle. Day one is the first day of your period. See similar questions...

It can be since Implanon® is extremely reliable and has the advantage of reversibility. If your circumstances change, you still could change your mind. See similar questions...