Janelle implant family planning

HOW DO I GET AN IMPLANT?

Make an appointment at Family Planning. Tell the receptionist on the phone that you want the contraceptive implant/the rods and that you've watched the video.

At your appointment, the nurse or doctor will ask you some questions about yourself and your health, to check the implant is the right choice for you. If it is, they will put the implant in your arm. 

For a few women, the medications they're taking mean the Janelle implant family planning may not be right for them.

WHAT IS IT?

The Janelle implant family planning is made up of two small rods the size of a matchstick. The rods are put under the skin in the inside of your arm.

They slowly release a hormone called progestogen.

They work for up to 5 years. You can have them taken out whenever you want.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Implants can stop your body from releasing an egg each month. They also thicken the mucus in your cervix so sperm cannot get to an egg.

HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?

The implant is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. This means for every thousand people using an implant, only a few will get pregnant each year.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The Janelle implant family planning is You will have to pay for your appointment to have it inserted. Appointments are free if you're under 22.

WHAT WILL I NOTICE?

You will be able to feel the implant under your skin.

Your period might change. You might bleed very often or not often at all, or have light but persistent bleeding. Or you could have a normal period or no period at all.

 

This is all safe for your body. If your bleeding becomes a problem, there are pills you can take that will help.

CAN I GET PREGNANT AFTER THE IMPLANT IS TAKEN OUT?

Yes, you will be able to get pregnant as soon as the implant is taken out.

Pregnancy is very rare with the implant. If you do get pregnant and want to continue with your pregnancy, you will need to have the implant taken out. There is no extra risk for your baby.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

Long acting – it lasts for up to 5 years

Reversible – you can choose to have it taken out at any time. After that, you will be able to get pregnant again

99% effective – it works very well

You don’t need to think about contraception every day

Studies show that implants do NOT cause any change in your weight, mood, sex drive, or give you headaches.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES?

You might have irregular periods or periods that last longer. This is quite common in the first 6 months but it can last as long as you use the implant. This can be annoying, but it’s not harmful and the implant will still work. If the bleeding is a problem, you can get pills to help.

You might have a sore or bruised arm after the implant is put in or taken out. There is a small risk of infection

Sometimes it’s not easy for the nurse or doctor to find the implant and you might have to see someone else to take it out.