What are contraceptive implants?
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Implants are a reversible, long-acting, effective, and safe contraceptive option, suitable for almost all women including women who have just had a baby and are breastfeeding.
How do they work?
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They contain a synthetic version of the natural hormone progesterone, which works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of the egg from the ovary (ovulation) and thickening of cervical mucus which make it difficult for sperm to enter the womb.
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Implants are inserted just under the skin of a woman’s upper arm by a trained healthcare provider using a disposable inserter or trocar. This simple insertion takes a few minutes in the clinic setting with local anaesthetic