New Contraceptive 'Implanon'?

[Dublin27]

Just wondering if anyone has heard about this new contraceptive injection called 'Implanon'. I heard it's in Australia at the moment. You receive one injection that lasts 4 years. I thought this was pretty unbelievable considering that the cost was only about $29Aus. Anyone know anything about it and whether there are any side affects???

Thanks very much!

[Saka]

Implanon has been in over here in Australia for some time now. It is actually an implant they place in your arm that continually regulates your hormones. I have not heard of many people who've had it put in but the ones I have heard about did not like it.

I've also heard that a few people have become pregnant on it, though I can't be sure about that.

They may have refined the product since I last heard anything about it (which would have been about 12-18 months ago) so it may have improved.

As for the disadvantages I found this article on the net:

Disadvantages
Some women may experience side effects such as:

• irregular bleeding patterns

• weight gain

• acne

• headaches

A small number of women have reported side effects such as mood swings, abdominal pain, painful periods and hair loss.

[Dublin27]

I was wondering why i hadn't heard about it at all. I thought that maybe there's some nasty side affects. I really appreciate the reply, thanks heaps for the info!!!