Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods (LARC) »
… your arm can stay in for 3 years. The insertion of the implant involves a small amount of local anaesthetic in your arm but there are no stitches and you do not require to be put to sleep. The area on the arm is bandaged for 48 hours to reduce swelling. If you think you would like an implant inserted, you would be counselled fully about the benefits and side effects before it is inserted.
The Mirena Contraceptive Device (IUS)
The Mirena is an intra uterine system. This means it is like …