Do you want an effective method of contraception but also desire a quick return to fertility when you\u2019re ready?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The contraceptive implant is probably a good choice for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Nexplanon is a small rod measuring 4 cm in length and 2 mm in width, made of soft and flexible plastic. It is inserted under local anesthesia just beneath the skin on the inside of the upper arm. It is therefore invisible to the eye but can be easily felt. Good news! No specific gynecological exam is required before insertion. For most women, Nexplanon will not improve bleeding patterns. In fact, only 22% of women using Nexplanon experience a complete stop of menstruation. However, menstrual cramps and premenstrual symptoms may decrease. Like all contraceptive methods except condoms, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.<\/p>\n Nexplanon is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, bleeding disorders, active breast cancer, or liver disease. It can be inserted one month after childbirth and is suitable for breastfeeding individuals.<\/p>\n After insertion, pain and bruising at the insertion site are normal. Reported side effects include irregular bleeding in the first few months, which is a normal body response when starting a contraceptive. Also, progestin can be associated in some people with acne, breast tenderness, mood swings, and headaches.<\/p>\n So, when shall we schedule your appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n References: Did you know that the most reliable contraceptive method currently on the market is the contraceptive implant? This small subcutaneous device has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news_en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIt continuously and steadily releases etonogestrel into your bloodstream, a type of progestin that has also been used for years in the NuvaRing contraceptive ring. It does not contain estrogen, making it a good option if estrogen is contraindicated. This contraceptive works by preventing ovulation. Additionally, it thickens the cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus.<\/p>\n
\nIt is covered by RAMQ and various group insurance plans.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAdditionally, the failure rate for both typical and perfect use is 0.05%.
\nUnlike oral contraceptives, you can\u2019t forget to take it, and unlike a ring, patch, or IUD, you can\u2019t lose it.
\nIt can be removed at any time through a minor surgical procedure, and fertility can return as quickly as within a week. Since the implant does not dissolve, it must be removed after a maximum of 3 years.
\nA new device can be inserted in the same spot if you wish to continue using it. No worries\u2014it is radiopaque (detectable by X-ray) and cannot \u201cget lost\u201d in the fatty tissue.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.organon.com\/canada-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/05\/NEXPLANON-CI_E.pdf<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.sexandu.ca\/contraception\/hormonal-contraception\/#tc6<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"