It is important that you read the information on this page before attending.

What is the Contraceptive Implant?

The contraceptive implant is a thin rod that is inserted under the skin of your upper arm. It's inserted by a specially trained specialist. Once the implant is fitted, you do not have to think about it each day or each time you have sex.

The contraceptive implant is a very effective (5 in 10,000 failure rate) reversible method of contraception, which can last for 3 years.

The implant contains a hormone called progestogen, which is slowly realised into your body. This stops your ovary from releasing an egg (ovulating), thickens the cervical mucus and thins the womb lining. This makes it harder for sperm to move through your cervix, and less likely for your womb to accept a fertilised egg.

Contraceptive Implant

More information about the Implant, who can use it and how it works.

NHS Inform

What happens at my appointment?

After checking in at reception, you will be called into the clinic by a doctor or nurse. They will talk to you about your options and check that the implant is a suitable method of contraception for you.

They will ask you about any illnesses or operations you or your family may have had. They will also discuss sexual health and cervical screening with you.

If suitable they will be able to fit your implant for you during the appointment. The appointment generally lasts for 30 minutes.

After care information for the Implant procedure

Please read the after-care information for the Implant procedure below.

There is no routine follow up; but to discuss issues or for any further information please contact Sandyford on 0141 211 8130 and ask to speak to a nurse.

The sticky dressing you have keeping the skin edges together is called a steri-strip.
Please keep sterile dressing and pressure bandage in place for 48hrs to prevent bacterial infection and to reduce bleeding and bruising.
Remove the outer bandage and sterile dressing.

The steri-strip can be removed after 48hrs, gently by soaking off with water. Do not pull.
Keep the area clean and dry and observe for any signs of local infection

e.g. Swelling, red appearance, green or foul smelling discharge from the area, increased pain, hardening of the wound area, heat around the wound or fever
If you experience signs of infection please consult your G.P. in the first instance.
Once your wound has healed, check you can feel your implant. Contact Sandyford or your GP if unable to feel your implant.
Your contraceptive implant requires to be changed every 3 years.

Children

Children will not always be allowed into your appointment with you. This is because it is not always safe to have children in the clinical room. You are welcome to bring an adult with you, to Sandyford to look after your children when you attend your appointment, as we do not have childcare facilities available. If you do bring children with you without another adult, the clinician may decide the procedure needs to be rearranged.

FAQs for Implant

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You can book appointments online with Sandyford for all contraceptive options including Implants.

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What to expect at Sandyford

All the information you need about your visit to Sandyford. Before, during and after the appointment.

What To Expect at Sandyford