Contraceptive implant
The contraceptive implantContraceptive implantA way of preventing pregnancy (a method of contraception). The contraceptive implant is…Read more is a method of contraception.
It is a small flexible stick that is the same size as a matchstick. It contains 1 hormoneHormoneSubstance produced by the body. Hormones are important for different bodily functions, including fertility…Read more. This hormone prevents ovulationOvulationMoment at which a ripe egg cell is released from 1 of the…Read more. It also makes it more difficult for sperm cells to enter the uterusUterusOrgan in a woman's belly in which a foetus can grow.Read more and reach the egg cellEgg cellFemale sex cell. A woman is born with many egg cells in her…Read more. Additionally it makes the uterus not suitable for implantationImplantationWhen a fertilized egg cell attaches to the mucous membrane of the uterus.…Read more of the egg cell.
Contraceptive implant
How does the contraceptive implant work?
A general practitioner, midwifeMidwifeA trained person who helps a pregnant woman before, during and after delivery.…Read more or gynaecologistGynaecologistDoctor specializing in health care during pregnancy, contraception and women's diseases. A gynaecologist…Read more will fit the implant. You will be given a local anaestheticAnaestheticA medicine which stops you feeling pain. The doctor gives you a local or…Read more and the stick will be pushed just under the skin of the inside of your upper arm. This is almost painless.
The contraceptive implant works for 3 years. After 3 years it needs to be replaced. When you are overweight it is recommended for the reliability to change the implant after 2 years, discuss this with your doctor.
A doctor fits the contraceptive implant in the upper arm of a woman.
Extremely reliable
The contraceptive implant is very reliable if used correctly. The riskRiskPossibility that something unpleasant may happen, for example a disease.Read more of pregnancyPregnancyThe time when a woman is expecting a baby. The pregnancy begins when…Read more is approximately 1 in 2,000.
Extremely reliable
Does not affect your healthHealthFeeling physically, mentally and socially well in your environment. Health is more than…Read more
The contraceptive implant contains 1 hormone. This hormone does not generally affect your health. However, in some cases it is better to choose a different method of contraception. Ask a doctor for advice.
The contraceptive implant does not make you less fertileFertileIf you are fertile, you are able to have a baby (if you…Read more. If you want to get pregnant, you just have the implant removed.
During the first months of using the implant, you may have side-effects such as tender breasts, headache and irregular menstrual periods. These effects usually disappear on their own. If they do not disappear, consult a doctorDoctorSomeone who is trained to cure sick people. Doctors can prescribe medicines. A…Read more.
Your menstruationMenstruationThe loss of blood once a month through a woman's vagina. Menstruation lasts…Read more can become less heavy and often stop altogether. For some women, periods become heavier. Others keep on having irregular menstrual periods or bleeding between 2 periods.
No protection against STIs and HIVHIVA virus (human immunodeficiency virus) that affects the natural immune system. When someone…Read more
The contraceptive implant does not protect you against STIs or HIV. Only a condom can protect you.
Condom
Price of a contraceptive implant
A doctor, midwife or gynaecologist can fit a contraceptive implant for about € 140 – € 200. After 3 years you have to return to the doctor for a new implant. When you are overweight it is recommended for the reliability to change the implant after 2 years, discuss this with your doctor.
Until the age of 21, most forms of contraceptionContraceptionMeans and methods of preventing pregnancy. Condoms and the contraceptive pill are examples…Read more are reimbursed by your health insurance. However, you first have to pay the excessExcessThe excess (eigen risico) is the amount you have to pay yourself if…Read more (eigen risico) of your health insurance policy. Check with your health insurance provider to find out how much will be reimbursed. From the age of 21, contraception is only reimbursed if you have taken out additional insurance for contraception.
What does it cost?