How does the contraceptive implant work?

The contraceptive implant can stop you getting pregnant in two ways:

  1. By preventing an ovum (egg) from developing in the ovaries
  2. By thickening the mucus at the entry to your womb (the cervix). This makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and reach an egg to fertilise it. The contraceptive implant also makes the lining of your womb thinner and less ready to accept a fertilised egg.
The Talk Choice website is a national campaign aimed at the general public that gives information on available methods of contraception.

 

Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Adverse events should also be reported to Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd on 01992 467272

MSD

Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy

Date of Preparation 12/2012
WOMN-1037710-0000

© 2012 Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited. All rights reserved.