Placing an Implanon

An implanon is a small rod of about 4 cm long and 2 mm thick (matchstick size ).

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This implant is placed under the skin of the upper arm for long-term contraception. It contains the hormone etonogestrel.

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During placement, the skin is anesthetized, and a special tool is used to slide the rod just under the skin on the inside of the upper arm.

Installation usually only takes a few minutes.

After insertion, you will feel the rod as a thin rod under the skin.

The rod continuously releases a small amount of hormones. This suppresses ovulation, thickens the cervical mucus, and changes the uterine lining, making pregnancy virtually impossible.

It works for up to 3 years and you can come to us to have the Implanon removed if desired.

The Implanon can be purchased at a pharmacy with a prescription from a general practitioner, midwife, or specialist. This is at your own expense.