What are the side effects of choosing implantable contraceptives?

Implanted contraceptive is a contraceptive method used by many women nowadays, but this method may also have side effects, such as the common problem of irregular menstruation. However, the side effects of implanted contraceptive are relatively small, and fertility can be restored after removal.

1. There may be side effects. Menstrual disorders are common side effects, especially vaginal bleeding within 3 months after use, accounting for 36.5%. However, 70% of them gradually recovered within one year, and 25% recovered within 2 years. There is no need to worry about this and no special treatment is needed. According to clinical experience, Chinese medicine has a good effect. The basic prescription is: 15 grams each of angelica, raw rehmannia, white peony root, donkey-hide gelatin, Houttuynia cordata, Leonurus japonicus, 10 grams each of Panax notoginseng and Corydalis yanhusuo, 5 grams each of licorice and aged mugwort. Decoction in water, 3 doses a week. After "skin implantation", 15% of people experience early pregnancy reactions such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, etc. No treatment is required and they usually disappear gradually in 2-3 months. For those with more severe symptoms, you can use 20 grams each of Chinese medicine perilla and ginger, decoct in water and add brown sugar to drink, which has a relieving effect.

2. The advantages of implants are good effects, with an efficiency of more than 99%; long-lasting effect, one implant can provide contraception for five years, and small side effects; it is reversible, and fertility can be restored quickly after removal.

3. Its disadvantage is that some people may experience irregular menstruation, prolonged menstruation and increased menstrual blood volume in the early stage of use, and some women may even experience amenorrhea after using it. Most of these phenomena will gradually improve after half a year of use.