Contraceptive Implant Removal Birmingham
For safe and effective contraceptive implant removal in Birmingham please contact one of our team. Our experienced GP will be able to discuss the process and answer any questions, prior to arranging for the contraceptive implant to be removed. This simple procedure takes only a few minutes and recovery time is minimal.
Birth Control Implant Removal Birmingham
At Oakley Medical Practice we offer birth control implant removal, at our Birmingham clinic. There are several reasons why you may wish to have your birth control implant removed. For example, if you want to become pregnant; your implant has expired; you are having problems with your current implant.
In most cases birth control implant removal here in Birmingham is a simple procedure. Our specially trained GP will remove it, following a local anaesthetic injection close to the implant itself. By making a small cut in your skin the implant is gently removed. A dressing is applied and recovery is swift. Should you experience bruising or tenderness to the area then paracetamol should be enough to ease the pain.
If you wish we can discuss other methods of birth control with you. Please feel free to arrange an appointment to consider your options.
Your contraceptive implant should be removed after three years to ensure it remains effective in preventing pregnancy. However, you can have it removed at any time if you no longer want it, are experiencing issues or want to become pregnant. Once removed, it’s possible to conceive as soon as a week later. If you don’t want to get pregnant immediately, it’s recommended to start using another form of contraception right after removal.
The contraceptive implant is effective for up to three years. After that, it needs to be replaced with a new implant to maintain its effectiveness. If you no longer wish to use it, you can have it removed at any time. Keeping the implant in for longer than three years can reduce its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
The contraceptive implant can be removed at any time by a doctor or nurse. The procedure is quick, typically taking only a few minutes and a local anaesthetic is used to numb the area. A small cut will be made in your skin to gently remove the implant. While some bruising and scarring may occur, it’s generally minimal. Once the implant is removed, you will no longer be protected against pregnancy. If you don’t wish to become pregnant, we can advise you on an alternative form of contraception.
