![Teen Health Clinic - Implantable Contraceptive The implantable contraceptive is a thin, match-sized rod implant placed on inner side of woman鈥檚 upper arm.](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/styles/section_with_pull_media_image/public/media/images/teen-clinic-implantable-contraceptive.jpg?itok=auLew3xa)
How to use:
Thin, match-sized rod implant placed on inner side of woman鈥檚 upper arm continually releases a low, steady dose of progestin for up to three years.
When to use:
Must see a clinician to insert under the skin of the upper arm. Contraceptive must be replaced every three years.
Advantages:
鈥 Implant works for three years.
鈥 Does not interrupt sex.
Disadvantages:
鈥 No protection against STDs and HIV/AIDS.
鈥 Symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain and scarring in spot of implantation, headaches, mood swings, and irregular bleeding.
Effectiveness:
1 out of 100 women get pregnant when using this method properly.
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