{"id":2115,"date":"2024-03-21T15:13:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T19:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/contraception\/contraceptive-implants\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T14:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T18:24:53","slug":"contraceptive-implants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Contraceptive implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns col-direction-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-direction-mobile-order-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Implant.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" style=\"width:122px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Implant.png 363w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Implant-183x300.png 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>This method is also known as a &#8220;subcutaneous implant&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composition<\/strong>: This is a long-acting (3 years) reversible contraceptive method in the form of a subcutaneous implant. The implant, which is small (4 cm long and 2 mm in diameter), thin and flexible, is installed under the skin of the arm by a\u2027e healthcare professional\u2027le. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>: 99.95% in perfect, typical use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Approximately $285 for 3 years. <em>Prices may vary by location.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works<\/strong>:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thickens cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to reach the ovum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thins the endometrium, making it harder for the egg to attach to the uterus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use :<\/strong> The implant is installed in the arm by a\u2027e healthcare professional\u2027le.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can I buy it<\/strong>? A medical prescription is required to use this method of contraception. Consult your family doctor, CLSC, regular medical clinic or S.O.S. Pregnancy nurse for information. Certain\u2027e\u2027s school nurses\u2027\u00e8re\u2027s can also prescribe the implant.     <em>Its installation must be carried out by a\u2027e healthcare professional\u2027le, so check with your family doctor or CLSC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"purple margin-top-60 avantage\">Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity hr--wave\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list avantage-list\">\n<li>No daily routine after installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discreet and invisible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable, long-term method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick, reversible installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not interfere with spontaneous intercourse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May result in absent or reduced menstrual flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be removed at any time with a medical consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list avantage-list\">\n<li>Requires medical consultation for installation and removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menstrual periods may vary in length and bleeding may occur between cycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some cycles may be longer or shorter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May lead to more frequent menstruation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not protect against STIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential side effects: acne, headaches, weight gain, breast tenderness and pain, vaginal infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May interact with certain drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column green-notice margin-top-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 purple margin-top-30\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top: 0rem; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" style=\"color: #933e89; \"><strong>Is the insertion of the contraceptive implant painful?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\">\n\n<p>The procedure is generally painless, thanks to a local anaesthetic. It lasts only a few minutes. You may feel a slight sensitivity or bruise for a few days.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" style=\"color: #933e89; \"><strong>Can the contraceptive implant be felt or seen through the skin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\">\n\n<p>The implant is palpable under the skin, but hardly visible. The insertion site is marked by a small dot. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\" style=\"color: #933e89; \"><strong>Can you exercise with a contraceptive implant? Is there a risk of it getting dislodged?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-31247066-ad85-459e-9a37-57c4d48f061a\">\n\n<p>It is very rare for an implant to become dislodged. If you no longer feel the implant in its intended location, consult your healthcare professional\u2027le to check its position or for possible removal. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"purple\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>Sources: \u00c7a se planifie. A guide to choosing the right contraception, on The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). Available at: https: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caseplanifie.ca\/\">\/\/www.caseplanifie.ca\/<\/a> (consulted on 08-2024).  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-direction-mobile-order-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect 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href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/combined-contraceptive-pill-and-progestin-only-oral-contraceptive-cops\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Combined contraceptive pill and progestin-only oral contraceptive (COPS)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-ring\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive ring<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-patch\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive patch<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-injections\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive injections<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/hormonal-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Hormonal IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-implants\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive implants<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Non-hormonal methods<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/copper-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Copper IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/external-condom\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">External condom<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/internal-condom\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Internal condom<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/diaphragm\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Diaphragm<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-sponge\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive sponge<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/vasectomy\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Vasectomy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/tubal-ligation-removal\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Tubal ligation \/ removal<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Fertility control methods<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/calendar-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Calendar method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/withdrawal-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Withdrawal method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/symptothermal-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Symptothermal method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/emergency-oral-contraception-eoc\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency oral contraception<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/emergency-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Reproductive system<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/womens-reproductive-function\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Women&#8217;s reproductive function<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/mens-reproductive-function\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Men&#8217;s reproductive function<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/sexuality-and-the-body\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sexuality and the body<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-top-120 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image blue-circle--dotted margin-bottom-30 center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1389\" height=\"1389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus.png 1389w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1389px) 100vw, 1389px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 text-center\">Perinatal bereavement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-center center\"><a class=\"button button--secondary button--small sm-margin-bottom-70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/perinatal-bereavement\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image purple-circle--dotted margin-bottom-30 center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1442\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fonce_framboise.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1494\" 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blue-circle--dotted margin-bottom-30 center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1516\" height=\"1516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1.png 1516w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fonce_contraception-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 text-center\">Contraception<br\/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-center center\"><a 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