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5th October 2014
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As a small cut is made in the skin when the implant is inserted, there is a small risk of getting a wound infection, and the area around where the implant is inserted may be bruised and sore for a few days.
Most of the side effects settle after a few months, however, if you do develop troublesome bleeding, especially if you are bleeding after sex or bleeding in between periods, make sure and get checked by your doctor.
Will it make me fat?
No, there is no association between the Implant and weight gain.
Will it affect my fertility?
No the Implant is reversible, this means that once it is taken out your fertility should return to normal very quickly. There is usually no delay in getting pregnant after getting the Implant removed, so if you do not want to become pregnant, make sure to use alternative contraception immediately!
Will the Implant protect me from STIs?
No, the implant does not protect you from contracting an STI so it is important to always use condoms to protect against this.
Is the Implant suitable for everyone?
It is suitable for most people, however, there are certain medications that interfere with how effective it is, so it is important that the doctor knows about all of the medications you are on including any herbal or over -the-counter medications. Also if you have had breast cancer or liver disease, the Implant may not be suitable for you.
Is it hard to get it taken out?
To get the implant taken out, a local anaesthetic is injected into the skin once again. A small cut is made in the skin and the implant is removed. Sometimes scar tissue surrounding the implant make it slippery and difficult to take out, so occasionally it will take up to 30 minutes to remove the implant. It may also be difficult to remove if it has moved slightly into a deeper position. You will have a very small scar usually as a result of this procedure.