Is Implanon an effective choice for birth control?
• Implanon contains a hormone called etonogestrel and is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It is important to rule out pregnancy before Implanon is inserted because you should not be pregnant when you start using Implanon. • The timing of insertion will depend upon whether you are currently using birth control and which method you are using. Depending on the method of birth control you have been using, you may not need any backup contraception, or you may need to use an alternate non-hormonal form of birth control (such as condoms) for 7 days following insertion. Your health care provider will talk with you and help you determine when to have Implanon inserted. • Implanon may be less effective in women who are very overweight or who are taking certain types of medication. Talk to your doctor about these things before you consider Implanon. What are the side effects of using Implanon? The most common side effect of Implanon is a change in menstrual periods. You should exp
