Contraceptive Implant
In this method, a small, flexible rod is placed under the skin in a woman’s upper arm, releasing a form of the hormone progesterone.
How the Implant Works
- The hormone stops the ovary from releasing the egg and thickens the cervical mucus making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb.
- The implant requires a small procedure using a local anesthetic to fit and remove the rod and needs to be replaced after three years.
- Pros of the implant include: Highly effective; doesn’t interrupt sex; is a long-lasting, reversible contraceptive option.
- The implant is a single, thin rod that is inserted under the skin of a women’s upper arm. The rod contains a progestin that is released into the body over 3 years. Typical use failure rate: 0.1%.1