Implanon NXT Subdermal Contraceptive Implant

 It is a modern method of contraception used on women from the age of 18 to the age of forty, and it is implanted under the skin.

The slide is contained in a plastic rod 4 cm long and 2 mm in diameter and containing 64 mg of the active ingredient etongestrel. This rod allows the doctor to easily implant the slide under the skin.

How does the Implanon NXT chip work?

The chip is a source of a synthetic hormone called etongestrel, which is similar to the effect of progesterone. This hormone works in two ways:

Preventing ovulation and the release of the egg, which prevents fertilization.

Cause various changes in the cervix, such as the increase of mucus in the lining of the uterus, which impedes the entry of sperm and prevents fertilization from occurring as well.

The chip is effective for about 3 years, sometimes it is changed in a shorter period if the woman suffers from obesity.

Precautions you should know

It is not recommended to use the Implanon strip if you suffer from:

have blood clots

Liver and bile diseases.

In case of breast or genital cancer.

Unexplained vaginal bleeding.

How to use the Implanon NXT contraceptive strip

Slide implantation is recommended only by a healthcare professional.

The slide is implanted on the first to the fifth day of the beginning of the menstrual cycle.

A local anesthetic is injected before the slide is implanted and then it is easily implanted under the skin in the upper arm.

The chip is replaced after 3 years, so a card is made to determine the date and place of the implant so that this will be remembered when it is changed.

Advantages of the Implanon contraceptive strip

The slide is made of ethylene vinyl acetate polymer, which does not dissolve inside the body.

The slide is reinforced with materials that make it visible in X-rays, so it is easy to observe the slide and know if it is anchored in a proper place.

An easy and effective method of birth control is better than birth control pills that need to remember to take a daily pill and are likely to fail if the pill is forgotten.

Implanon NXT contraceptive strip price

The chip is available at Al Jawaher Premium Pharmacy, at a price of: 444.85 SAR.