PROGESTIN-SUBDERMAL IMPLANT

PROGESTIN-SUBDERMAL IMPLANT

A single rod the size of a matchstick, containing etonogestrel, a progestin hormone, that is inserted just below the skin in the upper arm. Once inserted by a healthcare provider, the subdermal implant will continuously release hormone, which then inhibits ovulation (stops the release of egg cells from your ovaries), and changes the cervical mucus, hindering the passage of sperm through the cervical canal.

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99%99.95% EFFECTIVE WITH TYPICAL USE

BENEFITS

  • 99.95% effective with perfect use
  • 99.95% effective with typical use
  • Reversible
  • Replace every 3 years

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    RISKS

     
    • Period bleeding patterns may change, including changes in frequency, intensity and duration
    • Hormonal side effects may occur, including: headache, weight gain, acne, breast pain, emotional lability, and abdominal pain
    • Rare risks can include complications during insertion; it is also possible that the implant could move from the original insertion site in your arm

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