Review:
Birth Control Implants
overall review score: 4.2
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Birth control implants are small, flexible rods that are implanted under the skin of a woman's upper arm to prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones.
Key Features
- Long-lasting contraception (up to 3-5 years)
- More than 99% effective
- Reversible - fertility returns quickly after removal
- No daily pill to remember
- Does not interrupt sex
- May help with menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding
Pros
- Highly effective at preventing pregnancy
- Convenient - set it and forget it for several years
- Can improve menstrual symptoms
Cons
- Requires minor surgical procedure for insertion and removal
- May cause side effects such as irregular bleeding, headaches, or breast tenderness
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections