Implanon® is a long-acting
reversible contraceptive. It is shaped like a tiny rod
which is inserted just under the skin at the inside
of your upper arm.
Implanon® is applied subdermally in
the middle of the upper arm.
Benefits
Benefits
of Implanon®:
You are protected from pregnancy for
up to 3 years
No daily action is required
Implanon® doesn’t interfere
with your sex life
Your pre-existing fertility returns
quickly after the removal of Implanon®
Its quick and easy to insert and remove
Who can use Implanon®?
Women who:
want an easy to use method that, once
in place, does not require any action by them
want an alternative to sterilisation
want to space their children
want to delay having children
are not or no longer satisfied with
their current method of contraception
cannot tolerate or are contraindicated
to synthetic oestrogen
want a tolerable, effective, easily
reversible method of contraception
Who can't use Implanon®?
Women who have:
active thromboembolic disorders
progestogen dependent tumours (known
or suspected)
presence or history of severe hepatic
disease as long as liver function values have not
returned to normal
