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Contraceptive Implant
CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT
Contraceptive Implant in Centurion
Considering the contraceptive implant? Mums & Bums offers contraceptive implant services in Centurion, including guidance on insertion, removal, side effects, how quickly it starts working, pricing, and whether the implant may suit your birth control needs.
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Implant Services at Mums & Bums
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Method
Contraceptive implant.
Services
Insertion, removal or replacement
Appointment
Includes discussion and questions.
Location
Mums & Bums, Centurion.
IMPLANT SERVICES
Contraceptive Implant Insertion and Removal, Depending on What You Need
Whether you’re considering starting the contraceptive implant or already have one you’d like removed, we can help with the next step.
INSERTION
Contraceptive Implant Insertion
For women considering the implant as a long-acting, reversible birth control method.
WHY CHOOSE IT
Long-term contraception without needing to remember a daily pill or regular injection.
HOW IT IS INSERTED
The implant is placed just beneath the skin of the upper arm using local anaesthetic.
PERIOD PATTERN
Periods may change, become irregular, or stop for some women.
DURING YOUR VISIT
We’ll discuss side effects, medical history, and when your next injection is due.
REMOVAL
Contraceptive Implant Removal
For women who already have an implant and would like it removed or changed.
WHY REMOVE IT
Your implant is due for removal, you want to change methods, or you no longer want it.
HOW IT IS REMOVED
The area is numbed, and the implant is removed through a small opening in the skin.
AFTER REMOVAL
We’ll explain what to expect afterwards and when pregnancy may be possible.
CHANGING METHODS
We can discuss another birth control option as part of your visit.
CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT APPOINTMENT GUIDANCE
When to Book a Contraceptive Implant Appointment
You do not need to know exactly what you need before booking. Whether you are considering the implant, want it removed or replaced, or have questions about side effects, we can help you work through the next step.
You want to insert the implant for the first time
You are considering the implant and want to discuss whether it suits you before insertion.
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You want your implant removed
You already have an implant and want it removed, want to change methods, or want to get pregnant.
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Your implant is due for replacement
Your current implant is due forr replacement date and you want to discuss removal and replacement.
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You are worried about side effects
You have questions about bleeding, weight, headaches, skin changes, or other symptoms while using the implant.
You have questions about when it starts working
You have recently had an implant inserted or are planning insertion and want to know when you will be protected.
You want to change birth control methods
You would like to discuss another contraceptive option before making the change.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What Happens at a Contraceptive Implant Appointment?
Your appointment depends on whether you are having an implant inserted or removed. We’ll first review where you are with your contraception, answer your questions, and make sure the next step is appropriate for you.
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We review your timing and contraception
For insertion, we discuss your last period, current contraception and pregnancy possibility. Timing can affect when contraceptive protection begins after the implant is inserted.
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We confirm what you need
We’ll talk through whether you are having a new implant inserted, an existing implant removed, or changing to another birth control method.
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We insert or remove the implant
If proceeding is appropriate, the area on your upper arm is numbed with local anaesthetic before the implant is inserted or removed.
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We explain aftercare and your next steps
We’ll explain what to expect afterwards, when contraceptive protection applies following insertion, or what to consider after removal if you do not want to become pregnant.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Before Your Contraceptive Implant Visit
VISIT TYPE
Implant insertion or removal
For guidance on starting, repeating, changing, or restarting the family planning injection.
UNSURE OF WHAT TO BOOK
Contact us before your visit
If you are unsure which appointment you need, get in touch, and we’ll help you.
PRICE
Ask for current implant pricing
Insertion and removal pricing may vary depending on the appointment you need.
MEDICAL AID
We can claim from your medical aid
Claims may be submitted to your medical aid, depending on your plan and available benefits.
SUITABILITY & SAFETY
Is the Implant Right for You?
The contraceptive implant may suit women who want long-acting birth control without remembering a daily pill or returning regularly for an injection. It is not suitable for everyone, so we’ll review your health, medicines and contraceptive needs before insertion.
If you are unsure if the implant is right for you, contact us to speak with our nurse before booking your appointment.
What affects your implant suitability
Your health history
We’ll review your medical conditions, previous contraception, and any bleeding to make sure the implant is an appropriate option for you.
Medicines and supplements
Some medicines and herbal remedies can affect how well the contraceptive implant works, so it is important to tell us what you currently take.
What you want from birth control
The implant may be for you if you want a reversible method that requires no day-to-day thought. We can also compare it with the pill, injection or IUD if you are still deciding.
OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE OPTIONS
Compare Other Birth Control Methods
The injection is only one type of contraception. If you are still deciding, you can compare other birth control methods and choose what to discuss next.
Immediate
The Morning After (Plan B)
Learn about your options including the morning after pill or the IUD.
Short-Term
Birth Control Pills (The Pill)
Learn about the pill options, including the combined pill and the mini pill.
Short-Term
The Birth Control Patch
Learn about the birth control patch in South Africa and how it works.
Learn About the Patch →
Medium-Term
Contraceptive Injections
Learn about the injection options, including the two or three month injection.
Long-Term
The Intrauterine Decvice (IUD)
Learn about the IUD options, including hormonal IUD and copper T.
HELPFUL GUIDES
Helpful Articles on The Birth Control Implant
Explore evidence-based articles on the contraceptive implant, including side effects, how long it lasts, when it starts working, insertion, removal, and other questions you may have before choosing or changing your birth control.
