Hi i'm a young mother of 3... I've been using IMPLANON since 2006...
It can last for about 3 years depending on the person's body mass.
So far I've never had any side effects; beside the minor headache once in a blue moon.
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Implanon(R) is a long-acting reversible contraceptive. It is shaped like a tiny rod which is inserted just under the skin at the inside of your upper arm.
Implanon(R) is applied subdermally in the middle of the upper arm.

Benefits of Implanon(R):

* You are protected from pregnancy for up to 3 years
No daily action is required
* Implanon(R) doesn't interfere with your sex life
* Your pre-existing fertility returns quickly after the removal of Implanon(R)
* Its quick and easy to insert and remove

Who can use Implanon(R)?
Women who:

* want an easy to use method that, once in place, does not require any action by them
* want an alternative to sterilisation
* want to space their children
* want to delay having children
* are not or no longer satisfied with their current method of contraception
* cannot tolerate or are contraindicated to synthetic oestrogen
* want a tolerable, effective, easily reversible method of contraception

Who can't use Implanon(R)?
Women who have:

* active thromboembolic disorders
* progestogen dependent tumours (known or suspected)
* presence or history of severe hepatic disease as long as liver function values have not returned to normal
* benign or malignant liver tumours
* known or suspected carcinoma of the breast
* known or suspected pregnancy
* undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
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This post has been edited by elena_k: Apr 21 2008, 11:17 PM

I got it from my gynae... (only certified gynae can do it>check out their clinics with their cert)
I haven't taken it out yet.. it's due early next year...(lasts 3 years)
Currently no side effects.. but minor headaches once in a blue moon..
but it's worth it as i don't have to think why my period isn't here yet or S*** i forgot to take the pill...
and plus if you calculate the prices of pills of 3 years plus the condoms you buy.. it's almost the same..
so why not pay a little more to get full confidence right?

once you've reached puberty, then you can use Implanon.. it's advisable for working adults actually..