What are the disadvantages of the implant?

Disadvantages: you may experience temporary side effects during the first few months, like headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood swings. your periods may be irregular or stop altogether. you may get acne or your acne might get worse.
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What does the implant do to your body?

A doctor inserts the implant under the skin of your upper arm. It releases the hormone progestin to stop you from getting pregnant. The hormones in the birth control implant prevent pregnancy in two ways: Progestin thickens the mucus on your cervix, which stops sperm from swimming through to your egg.
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Can the implant make you infertile?

The short answer: The contraceptive implant (Implanon NXT®) does not affect long-term future fertility. The long answer: The hormonal contraceptive implant, Implanon, is a small plastic rod inserted into the upper arm that remains effective for three years.
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Can the implant make you dry?

The main mechanism of action of the DMPA, Implanon and Cerazette is inhibition of ovulation, which leads to decrease in the estrogen level, which causes a drop in blood flow in uterine artery and accordingly the vagina artery. That can affect vaginal lubrication, causing the vagina to be too dry for comfortable sex.
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Can you get pregnant while on implant?

Implantable contraception is a very effective method of birth control. Over the course of 1 year, fewer than 1 out of 100 typical couples using the implant will have an accidental pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant increase if someone waits longer than 3 years to replace the tube.
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Birth Control Implant Side Effects | Birth Control



Is the implant better than the pill?

Both the pill and the implant are highly effective forms of birth control, with a 99 percent effectiveness rate when used correctly. However, in real life conditions, the implant is usually a more effective form of birth control than the pill.
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Can implant stop periods?

Your periods may become irregular, lighter, heavier or longer. A common side effect is that your periods stop (amenorrhoea). It's not harmful, but you may want to consider this before deciding to have an implant. Some medicines can make the implant less effective.
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Can the implant cause smelly discharge?

This discharge is common as your body adjusts to the hormone medicine in the implant, which can take one or more months to stop. Every woman has her own unique vaginal odor.
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Does implant cause acne?

The implant can cause acne. If you have acne before getting the implant fitted, you may find it gets worse over time. If this happens you can speak to your GP about using acne treatment.
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What's the best birth control?

The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs — they're also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.
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What are the pros and cons of birth control implant?

The birth control implant is a highly effective form of contraception that is easy to fit and remove and is long lasting. Using a birth control implant does come with a few risks, such as infection and changes to the menstrual cycle, and it does not protect against STIs or HIV.
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How do I take my implant out?

How is the implant removed?
  1. A specially trained doctor or nurse must take it out.
  2. The doctor or nurse will feel your arm to locate the implant and then give you a local anaesthetic injection in the area where the implant is.
  3. They will then make a tiny cut in your skin and gently pull the implant out.
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Does the implant hurt?

However, dental implant procedures are usually pain free and there are many benefits to having dental implants. Although the procedure may be a little uncomfortable, the implants could help to prevent further issues and discomfort.
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Should I get an implant?

Dental implants are necessary when you have missing teeth, but either cannot or do not want to get dentures, bridges or crowns. It is important to replace a lost tooth, as the consequences of removing/losing a tooth and doing nothing can grow into a much larger problem as time goes on.
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Does the implant make you moody?

Implant users have reported experiencing mood swings , for example. Conversely, a 2008 study found that those who got the birth control shot were less likely to have mood swings than those who didn't use hormonal birth control.
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How many times can you have the implant?

A contraceptive implant can prevent pregnancy for up to three years. It must be removed and replaced every three years to continue prevent pregnancy.
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How do you break an implant in your arm?

How is the Implant Removed? A doctor or other trained provider will apply a local anesthetic to the area where the implant was placed. After making a small incision near the implant, they will pull it out from under the skin. Once the implant is removed, the contraceptive effects will quickly wear off within 1-3 days.
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What is the normal smell of Virgina?

Tangy or fermented

It's very common for vaginas to produce a tangy or sour aroma. Some compare it to the smell of fermented foods. In fact, yogurt, sourdough bread, and even some sour beer contain the same type of good bacteria that dominate most healthy vaginas: Lactobacilli.
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Why is my period blood black on the implant?

It's the product of implantation bleeding.

Implantation bleeding sometimes appears 10 to 14 days after a fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine lining. The flow lasts for just a couple of days and is usually light, but may become black if it leaves the vagina too slowly.
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Why is there brown when I wipe after peeing?

Brown discharge may be a sign of implantation bleeding. This occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. As it does, it creates a small amount of bleeding. You might notice implantation bleeding as brown discharge when wiping after urination.
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How would you know if your pregnant on the implant?

However, on the very rare chance that you become pregnant while using the contraceptive implant, there are a number of signs you could look for. These may include a change in the pattern of your periods (if you still have them), tender breasts, tiredness, or nausea.
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Which is better implant or injection?

The biggest difference between these methods is how long they're effective. The Depo-Provera shot needs to be administered every three months. The birth control implant works for three years. Hormonal IUDs are effective for 3 to 5 years, depending on the brand.
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Can the implant cause depression?

In a study of people using the etonogestrel implant for up to two years, 14% reported mood swings and 7% reported depression that was attributed to the implant (12).
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Are implants safe?

Are dental implants safe? The answer is “yes.” This procedure has been used successfully in dentistry for more than 30 years, and is regarded to be extremely safe. For the majority of patients who are in good health, there is almost no risk of any major complications or problems with the dental implant procedure.
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