Contraceptive implants Flashcards
There’s a lot of restrictions when using the implants
True or false?
False
Why are there only a few restrictions on the use of the implants?
Because implants release a very low dose of progestin, LNG, or ENG with no strogen
What is an implant?
A small and flexible rod or capsule of the size of a matchstick that is placed under the skin of the upper arm
How does an implant work?
They thick cervical mucus and impair or prevent ovulation
What is ENG?
Etonogestrel
It is a kind of progestin
How many rods does the Jadelle system contain, what kind of hormone does it release, and for how long it is effective?
Two rods system, 5 years of effectiveness, LNG
How many rods does the Sino-Implant system have, what kind of hormone does it release, and for how long is it effective?
Two rods system, effective for 4 years, LNG
How many rods does the Implanon/Nexplanon system have, for woe long is it effective, and what kind of hormone does it release?
One rod system, effective for 3 years, ENG
For how long should a woman wait to resume relations after the implant is placed?
At least 24 hours
Can implants make a woman permanently infertile?
No, they can´t, the hormones do not remain in the body once the implant is removed.
Can implants cause changes in the bleeding patterns?
Yes, they can
What are the changes in the bleeding patterns associated with the use of the implants?
Reduced blood loss, irregular bleeding, spotting, and amenorrhea in some cases, which is rare and not harmful
Implants remain under the skin of the upper arm, can they be placed in another part of the body?
No, they can’t
What kind of hormone is associated with more irregular bleeding patterns?
LNG
What happens with the bleeding patterns once the implant is removed?
They return to the same patterns the woman had before the implant
