Implanon® Implantable ContraceptionIMPLANON® is a small, thin, implantable hormonal contraceptive that is effective for up to three years. It was approved IMPLANON® is a type of birth control for women. It is a flexible plastic rod the size of a matchstick that is put under the skin of your arm. IMPLANON® contains a hormone called etonogestrel. You can use a single IMPLANON® rod for up to three years. Because IMPLANON® does not contain estrogen, your healthcare provider may recommend IMPLANON® even if you cannot use estrogen. Since 1998, there have been more than 4.5 million IMPLANON® units sold worldwide. It is a progestin-only method of birth control and does not contain estrogen. IMPLANON® does not contain latex or silicone and will not dissolve. Is IMPLANON® right for me?Your healthcare provider will help you determine if IMPLANON® is right for you. He or she will review the Patient Labeling and Consent Form with you to be sure you understand all of the potential risks and benefits of using IMPLANON®. The information contained in this Web site does not take the place of a thorough discussion with your healthcare provider. How does IMPLANON® work?IMPLANON® prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping release of an egg from your ovary. IMPLANON® also changes the mucus in your cervix and this change may keep sperm from reaching the egg. Also, IMPLANON® changes the lining of your uterus. How well does IMPLANON® work?If IMPLANON® is inserted correctly, your chance of getting pregnant is very low (less than one pregnancy per 100 women who use IMPLANON® for one year). IMPLANON® must be removed by the end of the third year and may be replaced with a new IMPLANON®. It is not known if IMPLANON® is as effective in very overweight women because clinical studies did not include many overweight women. Certain medicines may make IMPLANON® less effective, and you may also need to use a barrier method of contraception while you are using these medicines. The following chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. Each box on the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart. The box on the bottom of the chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who do not use birth control and are trying to get pregnant.
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in July, 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.