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The Contraceptive Implant.
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The contraceptive implant is a small device about the size of a match, it is inserted into the upper arm between the two heads of the biceps muscle by a health professional. It remains in place for up to three years and provides hormonal contraceptive protection for three years, when it is the removed and/or replaced.
The implant prevents ovulation and prevents the thickening of the lining of the womb. Menstruation is very light and sometimes disappears for the duration of use.
This method does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections and should therefore be used with condoms if there is any doubt about either partner's sexual health.
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