Does the contraceptive implant work right away and how long does it last?

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Contraceptive implants are flexible plastic tubes containing birth control pills that are implanted under the skin of a woman's hand. This and reliable birth control method thanks to its fast acting and high efficiency.

The contraceptive implant is a reliable method of contraception. Contraceptive implants are essentially flexible plastic tubes containing birth control pills that are implanted under the skin of a woman's hand. The hormone progestin used in the contraceptive implant is levonorgestrel or etonogestrel.
How long the contraceptive implant works depends on the type of rod, usually the contraceptive effect of the implant is within 3 - 5 years or longer. During this time, you do not need to use other methods of birth control, but the contraceptive implant cannot prevent sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS.

The time of implantation of the IUD is recommended by an obstetrician-gynecologist as follows:
For women who are breast-feeding: It is best to insert the IUD at 6 weeks postpartum. If you're less than 6 weeks postpartum, you should only have the implant when there's no other method of contraception available. For women who are not breast-feeding: The contraceptive implant can be implanted from 21 days after giving birth. How long the implant works depends on the time of implantation:
If you insert the IUD within the first 5 days of your menstrual cycle, the implant will take effect as soon as 24 hours. If you have the implant at another time in your menstrual cycle, the implant will take effect after 7 days. The contraceptive effect of the IUD lasts 3-5 years after an implant. Some types of contraceptive rods have a longer effect such as: Norplant 6-stick set works for 5-7 years; Que Jadelle, Sino plant (Or Femplant) set of 2 sticks effective for 4-5 years....

Like other birth control methods, the implant has some side effects such as: Vaginal bleeding, changes in the menstrual cycle, making menstrual periods less frequent, less menstrual bleeding, and less menstrual blood. 30% of women with implanted contraceptives experience infertility. Other less common side effects include: Decreased sex drive, breast tenderness, weight gain...
Most of the side effects of the contraceptive stick are mild and do not affect health much. However, the implant contains hormones, so women with endocrine-related diseases, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure....should not use this method of contraception.
Before applying contraception with the contraceptive implant, you need to consult a doctor to make it absolutely safe to use.