Contraceptive Implant

A contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod that’s placed just under your skin in your upper arm.

It releases a progestogen hormone similar to the natural progesterone produced by the ovaries.

It works for three years.

Effectiveness: Over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy - one of the most effective methods there is.

Fit and forget: Once you've got one, you don't need to remember to take or use contraception for 3 years.

Periods: May be irregular, stop or last longer. May help with heavy, painful periods.

STI protection: No. Use condoms to help protect yourself from STIs.

Hormones: Yes. The implant releases the hormone progestogen.

Next steps to arrange your contraceptive implant

 

  1. Complete the patient declaration on the form signing and dating the form.

  2. Detach this page and give it to a receptionist at Cranleigh Gardens medical centre.

  3. Book an appointment for the implant to be inserted. A prescription will be generated for the device. This will be sent to the Cranleigh Gardens Pharmacy.

  4. On the day of your appointment, please attend early in order to go to the pharmacy to collect the device and take it to your appointment. This applies for both first time placement and for replacements of devices.

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Page last reviewed: 27 May 2020
Page created: 27 May 2020