Some side effects may be encountered when implanting the contraceptive implant

The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Le Nhat Nguyen - Obstetrician-Gynecology Specialist - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The contraceptive implant is implanted under the skin of a woman's arm after giving birth. The implant releases progestin into the body to prevent ovulation and can be used for up to 3 years. This is a highly effective method, however, besides the benefits of the contraceptive implant, this method still has some side effects when used.

The contraceptive rod is implanted in the skin under the woman's arm. When the IUD is implanted, a small amount of hormones (progestins) enter the woman's body and provide protection for up to 3 years. The hormone contained in the birth control implant works to prevent ovulation, and at the same time secretes cervical mucus, which tightly blocks the cervix and prevents the egg from meeting sperm, and at the same time does not allow the fertilized egg to make a fertilized egg. nest in the uterus.
This is a highly effective method of contraception, but when you want to get pregnant again, you can remove the implant at any time and ovulation will take place normally.

Contraceptive implants contain the hormone progestins. This hormone has been shown to have no effect on the fetus even if the use of this method fails. The contraceptive implant method does not affect the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

However, the contraceptive implant can still cause many side effects:
Most commonly, many cases, women after implantation of the contraceptive implant have menorrhagia, vaginal bleeding with a small but irregular amount. . This is a benign side effect, so you can rest assured. Abnormal menstrual cycle changes: due to hormonal changes, in the first few menstrual cycles, many women may find that menstruation does not appear, if after 3 menstrual cycles still no period. appear, should visit reputable medical facilities. Pimples a lot: the cause for this condition is hormonal changes, the body has not adapted to the hormone released from the contraceptive implant The contraceptive implant causes melasma: the hormone progesterone when entering The body changes hormones, when the hormone is stabilized, the pigmentation will fade and disappear. Many women experience itching after implantation: depending on each person's location, the itching will be different , however this problem is not cause for concern because it will go away soon after. If the implant site is itchy with pain, swelling or pus, you need to see a specialist doctor for examination. Many women gain weight after implantation: due to the influence of the hormone progesterone, many women gain weight after using this method, if it is at a normal and stable level, then there is no need to worry. If you gain a lot of weight and continuously, you need to find out the cause, in case the implant affects the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland causes sudden weight gain, you will be assigned to remove the rod and use other appropriate measures. After 1 year of implantation, amenorrhea may appear. After implantation, some subjects will feel tired, easily stressed, chest tightness... these symptoms will be less likely to occur. You don't have to worry too much. Some women feel pain after implanting the IUD: because the bandage is tight, you need to change the bandage. At the same time, you need to avoid touching the implanted area, you can use pain reliever. or anti-inflammatory if you see swelling and pain There are still cases of unwanted pregnancy despite the contraceptive implant. Decreased sex drive. Many women implant rods at unreputable medical facilities or the rods are not of good quality or due to the movement of the body, the implant moves to another location. Most side effects of the contraceptive implant will go away with time. You should go to reputable medical facilities to be consulted by medical experts to ensure absolute safety when performing contraceptive implant.

Reasonable diet: A nutritious diet will help the body quickly adapt and regulate when the contraceptive implant is implanted. You should add vegetables and fruits, especially green vegetables. Regular exercise: Regular exercise helps you increase resistance, while reducing stress. This both helps women lose weight and reverses the side effects of the contraceptive implant Periodic health check-up: Regular health check-ups, to be consulted and checked by a doctor, and can perform Now withdraw the rod when deemed necessary. The contraceptive implant is a modern and highly effective method of contraception. This method can be applied to many different subjects, and does not cause much pain, with a reasonable cost. However, absolutely do not arbitrarily use the contraceptive implant. When you want to perform this method, you need to go to reputable medical facilities for examination and examination. It is very important to research carefully before deciding to take this measure.