Contraceptive implants
How does this work?
From its position under your skin, it
releases a steady stream of a female-type hormone into your
bloodstream. The hormone reaches your ovaries, and prevents
them from releasing eggs. It also causes some minor
anti-conception changes in your womb lining and in your
cervix. Therefore, you don’t get pregnant – or at least, the
chances of pregnancy are very small indeed.
The implant
goes on working for several years, after which it runs out
of hormone. If, at the end of that time, you want to
continue with the method, you would need to have the device
replaced.
And if at any time you get fed up with the
implant, for instance, because of side-effects, you can have
it removed. However, once again you should make sure that
the doctor who does the removal has been properly trained
for the job.
