Birth Control Using Implanon
Filed in archive Birth Control on March 1, 2007
New methods of birth control seem to appear almost daily. For a while, they look promising, and then we hear all the old warnings again - like blood clots. A variety of pills are available as well as injections and patches. None have proven safe for a woman to use.
Now a new one has come on the scene. Will this be the one women have been waiting for? It's called Implanon. The Implanon web site describes it this way:
IMPLANON™ is a small, thin, implantable hormonal contraceptive that is effective for up to three years.
According to a report on WSYR.com:
Dr. Shane Sopp, gynecologist-Female Urologist, Community General Hospital: "It works for three years. It's a type of birth control that a woman does not have to think about. She doesn't have to worry about if she's a smoker because there's no estrogen in it. There's not the worry of blood clots, thromboembolism."
Implanon has been in use in other countries since 1998, but has just received FDA approval in the US. The Mayo Cliniic tells us:
Implanon - an implantable contraceptive that's been sold in other countries since 1998 - was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale in the United States. The matchstick-sized device is implanted by specially trained doctors under the skin of the inner side of the upper arm. It releases a low, steady dose of progestin to prevent pregnancy.
The manufacturer says Implanon is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when implanted properly. The implant can be left in place for up to three years and removed at any time.
Implanon is not without side effects however. Net Doctor in the UK where Implanon has been in use for several years warns:
There are quite a few, the main one being frequent or prolonged vaginal bleeding - which may affect a fifth of all users. But some women get no periods - and are very pleased about that!
Other possible side-effects include:
- headache
- spots (acne)
- weight gain
- breast tenderness
- dizziness
- depression
- changes in level of sexual desire.
Implanon hasn't been in use long enough for any long term problems to surface.
(Photo from Implanon)

The manufacturer says Implanon is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when implanted properly. The implant can be left in place for up to three years and removed at any time.
Other possible side-effects include:
- headache
- spots (acne)
- weight gain
- breast tenderness
- dizziness
- depression
- changes in level of sexual desire.
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Response from:
Florence
(05/29/07 10:24am)
Thank you for the added information on Implanon.
Response from:
Stuirteag
(09/24/08 5:48pm)
I've had 3 implanon implants (9 years) and have just had my 4th. I've not been able to find any information on the interplay between menopause and implanon. Any leads?
Response from:
Venus
(10/25/09 8:50am)
I have had Implanon since August 2009. I have had my period September through October non-stop. It just goes from light to heavy and heavy to light/moderate. I am more aggravated with things and go to sleep mad everyday. I think this product will kill me...just possibly if I won't get it removed. I had twisting of the stomach feeling but a slight sensation. That was just probably a month ago. Now, my stomach just feels sensitive and it just hurts every other day. I have low-iron and extremely low blood...before I only had low blood/low iron. This probably makes it worst. I am more depressed and I really do not think this is a good product. If I had all the money in the world, I would be able to sue them if anything really serious happens to me from this product.
Response from:
Venus
(10/25/09 8:54am)
Is this normal having my period 22 months straight and nonstop? Even if I stop having my period it would only be for an hour to half a day. I thinkl it will cause me to have health problems. I will check with a doctor next week. Then, I will tell you what they say.
Response from:
Venus
(10/25/09 8:54am)
(correction)Is this normal having my period 2 months straight and nonstop? Even if I stop having my period it would only be for an hour to half a day. I thinkl it will cause me to have health problems. I will check with a doctor next week. Then, I will tell you what they say.
Response from:
Nicole
(07/29/10 12:42am)
Hi, I have had my implanon since February of 09'and I had irregular periods. I would have multiple light periods during each month. Now, I do not have a period at the end of the month. I took a pregnancy test, and it came out negative. This is freaking me out that I haven't gotten it. If you have any questions please reply. Thank you.
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