Birth Control Options After Having a Baby
If you just had a baby or are still expecting, it's important to consider birth control options . There are various choices, and finding the right one for you depends on many factors. Hormonal methods release hormones into your body that prevent ovulation. This allows you to avoid pregnancy. One of the most popular birth control methods is an implant called Implanon. This is a small flexible plastic rod placed under the skin of your upper arm by a doctor or nurse. It releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent pregnancy for three years. It is very effective, more than 99%. IMPLANON is safe to use and does not interfere with your menstrual cycle. However, you should check with your healthcare professional if you've had unusual vaginal bleeding or lower stomach (abdominal) pain before using this product. If you become pregnant while using IMPLANON, you have a slightly higher chance of having an ectopic pregnancy (inside the womb that is not growing properly)