The Basics of Birth Control Implants
Now,the days of tediously taking oral contraceptive pills every day are finally over. Thanks to modern science,the concept of a birth control implant has been perfected and is now a reality. But how does it work?
Birth control implants come in many different names,but they all look the same –a thin,flexible,plastic rod,40mm in length and 2mm in diameter,roughly the size of a toothpick or a cardboard matchstick. It requires a prescription before you can buy it,and you’ll need a trained doctor to have it inserted under the skin of the arm. Contraceptive implants provide continuous protection from pregnancy for 3 years. Compared to its predecessor,Norplant,which consisted of six rods,the new birth control implant,Implanon only requires one,making insertion and removal easier.
Birth control implants work like the progestin-only pill or the minipill,it thickens the cervical mucus lining to prevent sperm from getting to the egg,changes the lining of the uterus so that implantation of a fertilized ovum would be difficult,and stops the ovaries from releasing an egg cell monthly. The implant continually releases a low dose of etonogestrel,a kind of progestin,over a period of three years.
Here are some of the advantages offered by birth control implants:
· It offers a 99% effectivity rate.
· It is a good alternative for women who cannot use estrogen-based oral contraceptives.
· It provides continuous and long-lasting protection from accidental pregnancy.
· It is barely noticeable,making it a private and discreet contraceptive method to use.
· It can be used even when a woman is breastfeeding.
· It allows for a more enjoyable sex life because nothing needs to be inserted or put on before having sexual intercourse.
· It can be removed any time within the three-year period.
· A woman’s fertility returns almost immediately after removal of the implant.
Here are some of the disadvantages you might encounter if you use the contraceptive implant:
· There are complications on the site of implantation. Complications like:pain,bruising,redness,and swelling.
· There may be problems removing the implant because the implant cannot be felt or it could have broken.
· There is a slight chance of getting a scar from the insertion and removal of the implant.
And just like any hormonal contraceptive method ever created,the birth control implant still have its set of side effects,these are:
· Irregular bleeding
· Mood swings
· Weight gain
· Breast tenderness
· Headache
· Acne
· Depression or anxiety
· Dizziness
· Vaginitis
· Stomach pain
· Hair loss
· Painful menstrual periods
· Back pain
· Nausea
· Viral infection (cold,sore throats,sinus infections,or flu-like symptoms).
Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not use contraceptive implants as it may cause complications to the growing fetus inside their bodies. Birth control implants are also not for women who have or have had breast cancer,unexplainable vaginal bleeding,liver diseases,a history of mental illnesses,or blood clotting diseases.
Consult your doctor for a thorough discussion of the risks and benefits of using the birth control implant. They’ll be able to tell you if any of your present and past medical conditions would decrease the efficiency of the contraceptive implant.
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Have you experienced any side effects from Loestrin24Fe?
I have been on Depo Provera and Implanon in the past. Both birth control types caused me to experience side effects that were great enough that I did not want to be on them any longer. I’m doing some research on the Loestrin before I start taking it and I wanted to know if anyone experienced any side effects from it. I am particularly concerned with hair loss,weight gain and fatigue. Those are the three things that I would like to not experience if at all possible that I did experience from both Depo and Implanon.
everyone is different but this pill was terrible for me.
i didnt have weight gain but one of my breasts got bigger than the other. it went down when i stopped taking loestrin. besides that i was sick to my stomach and SO SO moody. not like myself at all.
best of luck
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Implant,injection and contraceptive patch:what makes you fat?
Weight gain is common because of the pill but Postinor,implant,injection and the contraceptive patch further fattening.
How to avoid weight gain caused by birth control?
The drug metformin (Glucophage) may be beneficial in preventing weight gain caused by these contraceptives.
It is recommended the use of the implant,injection or the contraceptive patch along with some weight-loss drugs such as Sibutramine (Reductil),Chinese Tablets,Fruit Plant or carnitine.
Who can use the implant,injection and the contraceptive patch?
By stopping injections and contraceptive patches or remove the implant (Implanon) the symptoms of Insulin Resistance reappear worse than before.
hair loss
oily hair
hair
acne
polycystic ovaries
irregular menstruation
myoma
Birth control pills first reach the liver and reaches only half the blood. In contrast injection,the patch and the contraceptive implant goes directly into the blood,reaching levels much higher.
What happens if I use the implant,injection (Mesigyna) or the contraceptive patch without medical supervision?
The patch,injection and the contraceptive implant cause insulin resistance and often cause side effects such as:
depression,fibromyalgia and low serotonin
weight gain (1st to 2nd in the hips and belly fat)
Decreased desire for sex
varicose veins and fluid retention
fatty liver,cholesterol and triglycerides
headaches
infertility
Medical recommendations:
In younger women or couples as stable is better to use a condom. Those who wish to delay motherhood for years is more advisable to use the Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) instead of taking birth control pills for so long.
NOTE:The pills,implants,injections and contraceptive patches do not help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (such as HPV). Most infected women did not believe his partner was a carrier of these diseases. Infected men not discovered until symptoms begin,much later.
Women who choose to become pregnant should take a break from contraceptives for at least 6 months before becoming pregnant.
Remember to visit your gynecologist before you start treatment of your choice,the self-medication is not recommended because it can have negative consequences in the short to medium term.
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