We spoke with the gynecologist César Patez and answered all your questions about “Implanon”
Among many contraceptive methods, one has aroused the curiosity of some women: the contraceptive implant, popularly known as Implanon. According to gynecologist César Patez, it is a stick-shaped “contraceptive” that is inserted under the woman’s skin. The reason for the interest of potential adopters is the effectiveness rate: it exceeds 99%, in addition to having a smooth application.
“The application of the contraceptive implant is very quick and practical, almost painless, but, in some cases, the use of local anesthesia is recommended to ensure the patient’s comfort. Once inserted into the woman’s arm, it releases the synthetic hormone ‘etonogestrel’, which is a derivative of progesterone which is then absorbed into the bloodstream, starting to act by blocking ovulation and altering cervical mucus, preventing pregnancy”, explained the doctor.
Below, check out 4 points worth considering:
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1. High efficacy rate
The implant’s effectiveness rate, above 99%, is comparable to that of tubal ligation, as both have a failure rate of just 0.05%.
2. Long-lasting method
Patez specifies that the method lasts three years and that it begins to have a contraceptive effect seven days after application. However, she says that, after removal, a woman’s fertility typically returns to normal within the first month.
3. Few contraindications
Except in cases where the patient is allergic to etonogestrel or has a thrombosis, it is recommended for women of any age: “It is widely used for patients at the beginning of reproductive life as it fights the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and helps control the cycle”, underlines the doctor.
4. Is there much difference between this and other methods?
Patez explains that most of them act as an implant: “Almost all of them act as ovulation blockers, but the copper coil, for example, acts as a barrier method, since it releases ions and hinders the mobility of sperm, as well to also act by making it difficult for the egg to implant if the first step fails.But this does not mean that it is not effective, just like the hormonal spiral, which releases low doses of progesterone and leaves the layer of the uterus thin, modifying the mucus and tubal motility, which also makes it very effective,” he adds.
Source: Terra
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