For women, the issue of preventing pregnancy has always been relevant. Such an action must necessarily be reasonable and safe, therefore, the fair sex is always meticulously studying all the proposed options for contraception.
Today we will look at how the installation of "Implanon" - a unique contraceptive that is widely used abroad and is becoming increasingly popular among our compatriots. We will listen to reviews of women using it, and talk about side effects that may occur in those who use this contraceptive.
How is the contraceptive effect achieved when using the implant?
The contraceptive drug Implanon is a contraceptive that contains 68 mg of etonogresrel and does not undergo biological decay. It is available in the form of a rod, similar to silicone, about four centimeters long and having a circumference of 2 mm, which is placed in the applicator. This drug provides continuous contraception for three years.
After administration, the contraceptive substance in very small amounts starts to be released from the described agent, similar in effect to the substance in birth control pills. It inhibits ovulation, preventing the growth of eggs and their exit from the ovaries, and also changes the viscosity of the cervical mucus, which greatly complicates the movement of sperm.
This woman is enough for a lasting contraceptive effect. He is 99%. This result corresponds to the effect of regular oral tablets, but without many of the side effects observed.
How can I administer Implanon?
A contraceptive is usually given from the first to the fifth day of the cycle, and after delivery, from 21 to 28 days. In the case when the installation occurs later, the woman is recommended to use the barrier method as additional contraception within a week after the administration of the drug. If the patient had sexual intercourse, then she should wait for the first menstruation before the implant is inserted.
The duration of the manipulation is only a minute. The contraceptive is placed under the skin, on the inside of the shoulder, which allows it to be invisible to others. After that, a bandage is applied to the wound surface. It can be removed within a few hours after placement of the contraceptive "Implanon".
Patient reviews say that the drug can be detected subsequently only with gentle pressure on the site of implantation.
Subject to the instructions, the risk of complications is low.
How to stop the action of a subcutaneous implant?
If for any reason you decide to stop contraception, then you do not need to wait three years for the term of the Implanon drug to expire. The instruction clarifies that its removal should be carried out only by a doctor who is familiar with the methodology of this process. This is done at a time convenient for you, on an outpatient basis, using
local anesthesia.In the process of removal by palpation determine the location of the implant (by the way, it must be indicated on the patient’s card), find its distal end and make an incision on the skin 3 mm long, which does not require further suturing. This procedure takes only five minutes. It is important to make sure that the entire implant is removed: for this it is necessary to measure it (length must remain the same: 40 mm).
The action of the described drug is reversible, and after its removal, the menstrual cycle and the reproductive function of the female body are restored for three weeks.
Cases of deep drug administration
In rare cases, when the contraceptive was introduced too deeply, not in accordance with the instructions, or as a result of external influences (for example, when hitting the inside of the arm), it can migrate from the place of placement. In this case, it is rather difficult to determine its position, and extraction may require strong dissection.
If the drug is still not found, then the effect of contraception and the risk of side effects may persist beyond the time desired by the patient.
Consequences of using a contraceptive
There are no medications in the world that do not have side effects. The described agent may have migraines, small decreases or increases in body weight. Side effects that sometimes appear after administration of the Implanon preparation are expressed in the form of menstrual-like secretions, the same as when taking other contraceptives. The nature of these secretions may change, but in most cases they are insignificant. In one out of five women, menstruation generally stops for a while.
If the listed symptoms are systemic in nature, medical consultation is necessary. And increased bleeding requires immediate medical attention.
But all this does not mean that this tool is not suitable or that the contraceptive effect will not be achieved.
Information on the interaction of the drug with other drugs
It is important to remember that you must be especially careful when using medications when using the "Implanon" contraceptive! The reviews of experts say that the doctor needs all the information about the medicines that the woman is taking at the moment or is going to take in the near future, including herbal remedies.
And since some of them can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive described, a woman will have to additionally use barrier methods to prevent pregnancy. And for patients who take medications for a long time to induce microsomal liver enzymes, it is necessary to apply these methods and for 28 days after stopping the course of treatment or to remove the contraceptive and use non-hormonal types of pregnancy prevention.
Is the drug safe for health?
The contraceptive "Implanon", reviews of which are considered here, is not recommended for pregnancy, venous thromboembolism, severe liver diseases, breast cancer, vaginal bleeding, as well as for increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
If the condition worsens after the introduction of the drug, you must consult a doctor who will decide on the rationality of using this contraceptive.
Remember that although this implant is a long-acting hormonal contraceptive , it is not recommended to leave it longer than three years.
Contraceptive "Implanon": reviews
According to the reviews of gynecologists and women who used the Implanon drug, this remedy is suitable for many of those who are contraindicated with conventional birth control pills - breast-feeding, patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system and smoking women.
In addition, the drug, which is part of the described contraceptive, according to the observation of doctors, has not only a contraceptive effect. It can be used to treat a number of gynecological diseases, such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, etc.
When using this implant, normalization of the menstrual cycle and the disappearance of the premenstrual syndrome, as well as discomfort and pain during menstruation were also observed.
In addition, women noted the convenience of using this tool: it is impossible to forget to take this contraceptive on time - it is always with you!
Drug price
When discussing the contraceptive "Implanon", its price plays an important role.
And here it should immediately be noted that, of course, the cheapest method of preventing pregnancy is a complete rejection of sexual activity. Jokes are jokes, and the benefits of acquiring the contraceptive described can be easily calculated.
The price of the drug in pharmacies in Russia fluctuates around 6000 rubles. And contraceptives purchased by a woman for three years (the period for which the Implanon contraceptive is established) cost her about 32,000 rubles. Do you think this drug is beneficial in terms of price, not to mention convenience? The answer suggests itself.
So if you do not have direct contraindications for the use of the contraceptive "Implanon", its price should suit you. And the convenience described above in the use of this drug is to push to the right decision.
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