(see also Questions and Answers)

Implants:

  • Do not work once they are removed. Their hormones do not remain in a woman’s body.
  • Do not cause any harm if they stop monthly bleeding. This is similar to not having monthly bleeding during pregnancy. Blood is not building up inside the woman.
  • Do not make women infertile.
  • Do not increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy (see Question 7).