balletdancer798
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I have the implanon, and I absolutely love it. THe biggest drawback though is acne, but I think thats only in about 8% of users. I have no period which is a major plus for me b/c it was always really bad. I used to take the pill and I consider implanon a big improvement over the pill. As far as it not being inserted, you should be able to feel it under you skin. Unless you're really skinny or have really pale skin, you won't be able to see it. My skin is pale enough that my veins can be seen through my skin, but you cannot see my implanon unless you push it up to the skin. This was a great alternative for me since I cannot use the depo shot or an IUD.
IF you are the least bit overweight, alot of doctors won't let you get the depo shot. The shot also is linked to osteoporosis around the injection site, and it also causes weight gain I think about 95% of the time.
The new IUD out is Mirena, they mostly will only let you get it if you have had a child. It's good for 5 years, but everyone that I know on it has had really bad period cramps even if they don't get a period while on it. It can cause heavy bleeding which is the case normally when it falls out.
The patch is somewhat controversial. If you are underweight or on the lower end of normal, your doctor may let you try it. It similiar to the stop smoking patches in size and color and is placed on your upper arm, hip, or lower abdomen. If you have sensitive skin, it may not be a good idea. This is definately one to talk to your dr about.
Implanon - is about the size of a matchstick, light blue in color, and is inserted on the underside of your upper arm. I have a small scar from insertion, but it looks like a very pale freckle. They will give you a shot to numb that part of your arm and come back a few minutes later to insert it. You can watch if you want, but it's up to you. My doctor wouldn't let me leave until I could find it in my arm by myself. The only chance they told me there was of it coming out is if you play with it alot before the injection site heals, you can slide it back out, but you would have to push the rod out a little bit and then pull it the rest of the way out. It's not very likely. There is a small chance of weight gain, acne, mood swings etc, but there percentages are not very high. The implanon is also more effective than getting you tubes tied since you are able to make sure that it's still there. It does effect your sex drive to a degree and can cause vaginal dryness. the degree your sex drive is effected will depend on you, it's different for every person. I did also have a large bruise from the injection site, but I'm anemic and therefore bruise easily. it took about 2 weeks for the bruise to go away. My boyfriend and I love it though because I don't have to worry about a pill every day, and it's so effective. Also since neither of our parents know we are sexually active with one another, we don't have to worry about them finding pill packs when we visit or when they come to visit us. Also with my job, it makes it much easier because I don't have to worry about taking a pill at a specific time every day. If you have any other questions, I will be more then happy to answer whatever I can. My email is balletdancer7986@yahoo.com Hope this Helps
IF you are the least bit overweight, alot of doctors won't let you get the depo shot. The shot also is linked to osteoporosis around the injection site, and it also causes weight gain I think about 95% of the time.
The new IUD out is Mirena, they mostly will only let you get it if you have had a child. It's good for 5 years, but everyone that I know on it has had really bad period cramps even if they don't get a period while on it. It can cause heavy bleeding which is the case normally when it falls out.
The patch is somewhat controversial. If you are underweight or on the lower end of normal, your doctor may let you try it. It similiar to the stop smoking patches in size and color and is placed on your upper arm, hip, or lower abdomen. If you have sensitive skin, it may not be a good idea. This is definately one to talk to your dr about.
Implanon - is about the size of a matchstick, light blue in color, and is inserted on the underside of your upper arm. I have a small scar from insertion, but it looks like a very pale freckle. They will give you a shot to numb that part of your arm and come back a few minutes later to insert it. You can watch if you want, but it's up to you. My doctor wouldn't let me leave until I could find it in my arm by myself. The only chance they told me there was of it coming out is if you play with it alot before the injection site heals, you can slide it back out, but you would have to push the rod out a little bit and then pull it the rest of the way out. It's not very likely. There is a small chance of weight gain, acne, mood swings etc, but there percentages are not very high. The implanon is also more effective than getting you tubes tied since you are able to make sure that it's still there. It does effect your sex drive to a degree and can cause vaginal dryness. the degree your sex drive is effected will depend on you, it's different for every person. I did also have a large bruise from the injection site, but I'm anemic and therefore bruise easily. it took about 2 weeks for the bruise to go away. My boyfriend and I love it though because I don't have to worry about a pill every day, and it's so effective. Also since neither of our parents know we are sexually active with one another, we don't have to worry about them finding pill packs when we visit or when they come to visit us. Also with my job, it makes it much easier because I don't have to worry about taking a pill at a specific time every day. If you have any other questions, I will be more then happy to answer whatever I can. My email is balletdancer7986@yahoo.com Hope this Helps
