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.

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...

One of the advantages of the birth control pill is that it's quickly reversible. After you stop taking the pill, you may have only a two-week delay before you ovulate again. Your period would follow about four to six weeks after you take the last pill. Once ovulation resumes, you can become pregnant. If this happens during your first cycle off the pill, you may not have a period at all. However, although possible, this scenario isn't likely. See similar questions...

A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime. See similar questions...

Zanfel is effective at any point after contact with poison ivy and will provide relief regardless of how long you have suffered with the allergic reaction. If you know within the first hour that you contacted poison ivy, sumac, or oak, some experts claim that plain soap and water might wash it off the skin. They suggest that washing is effective if you catch it within the first two to four hours after exposure. See similar questions...

It is very important that you move your shoulder right after a manipulation or surgical debridement. This may involve physical therapy and a rigorous stretching/strengthening home program. See similar questions...

You should avoid using make-up for 2 weeks after treatment. Some women choose to get their eyelashes tinted before treatment. See similar questions...

Around the 20th week of your pregnancy, we will perform an anatomy screening ultrasound that will usually determine whether your baby is male or female. We'll keep it a secret, though, unless you tell us you want to know! See similar questions...

You can breastfeed your baby immediately after delivery, although most babies are usually not hungry until 20 minutes later, prefering instead to get warm and start breathing! See similar questions...

If this is your first baby, you may feel what I call "butterfly wings" at about 3-4 months. Almost feels like little gas bubbles. If this is 2nd baby or more, then movement can be felt a little earlier. The butterfly wing feeling will last a month or so and then you will start to feel real movement, body parts like a foot or hand or knee or elbow. Enjoy! When you think of pregnancy symptoms, one of the most common thoughts will be of morning sickness. 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...

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