hiya, just going through some old conversations and found this one. thought i'd reply as i've had the implant put in in the past, as i couldn't get on with taking the pill - made me really sick. they give you a small anaesthetic and then put it in. its 2mm wide and 40mm long (only know this cuz i work in a chemist and dispense them). it can last up to 3 years dependent upon your weight and size (the larger you are the less time it works for). when they take it out they give you another anaesthetic and make a tiny incision and pull it out. unfortunately i only had it in for about 3 months as again...it made me feel really sick.

have you though about the evra patch? looks like a nicotine patch that you apply once a week for 3 weeks, then have a patch free week.

sorry if you've already found a suitable form of contraception, just thought i'd let you know what i knew about them.

best wishes, Danni x

I have just been to see my nurse for a check up and said i was rubbish at taking my pill at the right times and how i would like to think about another form of contraception and she sujested having the contraceptive implant. I have just been reading up on it and it does sound painful. Has anyone had this or can anyone sujest another good form of contraception.

i have the contreceptive implant,the nurse told me i may have heavy irregular periods for at least 6 months after having it fitted,wich i did but now have a normal monthly cycle,it was not at all painfull having it fitted and have not yet had it removed so dont know what thats like yet.i have put on a bit of weight with it too! it is a good form of contraceptive though.but some1 i know did get pregnant on it,nothing is 100% affective.

I had an implant i found it brilliant and will defiantly use it again. It was just the same as having your blood taken when they put it in and took it out they used a local anaesthetic at stung a little but nothing you wont be able to cope with. I found that straight away a had no periods or PMS ! I didn’t put on any weight or have any side effects And it lasts for 3 years or more so no need to worry about anything until then although they can be taken out before then , its only the size of a small hair grip and really thin you wont know its there. I found this method much better than the pill and injections . Ask your doctor for a leaflet on it to see if it is suitable for you as I don’t know if everyone can have one. Its 99% effective and it doesn’t affect breastfeeding.

I think my friend had the implant. Will find out if she did and ask her for info on it.

Hiya,

i had the coil, its a little bit uncomfortable to have fitted but you just have it fitted and forget about it for five years!!

Good Luck.