contraceptive implant

[laurabilly]

Does anyone know how long it takes before the implanon contraceptive implant take to work after it has been inserted?I had it put in today.thanks

[veritymoon]

i think if you have had it put in while on your period you are protected straight away but dont quote me on this. i had mine taken out today after 3 years. which was not as easy as having it put in!!! we used protection for 14 days just to be sure. i had no problems with mine at all though i did not get a period for 15mths which was wonderful!!!! though i kept doin pregnancy tests to be sure.

any other info you want about the implant just yell

[gbradfield]

i assume it would work straight in the same way a coil does when inserted.

[coccinelle]

Best to wait for your period then you're sure it works!

[China Doll]

Works straight away as far as I recall but this was a while a go.

By far and away my best birth control method but alas conflicted with my PCOS so I had to have it taken out a year later but I absolutely adored it as far as contraception goes.

[laurabilly]

thanks everyone!