What skin area is the contraceptive implant usually implanted in?

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.

IUDs are plastic tubes containing birth control pills, usually implanted under the skin of a woman's non-dominant hand. You will not have to use any other methods of birth control while using the implant.

The contraceptive implant is about the size of a matchstick and is implanted in the skin under a woman's arm, usually the non-dominant arm, to avoid movement or movement after implantation.
This method uses 1 or more small rods containing the hormone Progesterone implanted in the skin under the arm. This hormone enters the body and how quickly or slowly the release of this hormone will determine how long the implant will take to work.
Depending on the number of contraceptive sticks and the type of rods implanted, the effective time can range from 3-7 years.

If the contraceptive implant is inserted during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle, the implant will take effect immediately after 24 hours. The effect will be slower if the IUD is inserted at another time in the menstrual cycle.
Besides, if you perform the implantation at reputable medical facilities and performed by qualified doctors, the quality assurance rod will promote fast effects.
If the contraceptive implant is implanted at an unreliable site, the poor quality contraceptive rod not only works slowly but also has unwanted side effects.
The most dangerous is that the implant site becomes infected, the implant moves to another location. When there is a need to have a baby, the rod cannot be removed.

The contraceptive rod is a safe and effective method of contraception, but this method cannot avoid the limitations that still exist:
Advantages:
The contraceptive implant has little effect on health The amount of hormones in the contraceptive stick Just enough to promote the contraceptive effect Does not affect sex life This method provides high contraceptive effectiveness (more than 90%) Suitable for the majority of women Safe and convenient contraceptive implantation Women Breastfeeding women can use this method Short time to get pregnant Cons:
Contraceptive sticks cause some side effects such as headache, dizziness, hormonal changes.. Some women In order to promote the advantages and limit the disadvantages of the contraceptive implant method, women need to actively research and choose the locations of contraceptive implant implantation. reputable and trustworthy.
It is necessary to follow the instructions of specialists during the implantation process. Follow your doctor's instructions strictly and need to remove the birth control stick when it expires.
Any method of contraception has advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to each subject to choose the right method. To choose the most appropriate method of birth control after giving birth, you should learn about your health status and circumstances.
When there are signs of abnormal long-term side effects and other signs, it is necessary to examine, monitor and get timely advice at reputable medical facilities and qualified doctors. avoid long-term health complications.