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The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible plastic tube, 40mm long, which is placed just under the skin in the upper arm. It releases the hormone progestogen to control your fertility. It is inserted by a trained doctor or nurse and lasts for three years.
The implant stops the release of an egg from the ovary by slowly releasing progestogen into your body. Progestogen also thickens the cervical mucus and thins the womb lining. This makes it harder for sperm to meet an egg, and less likely for your womb to accept a fertilised egg.
Most women can be fitted with the contraceptive implant. It may not be suitable if you:
You can have the contraceptive implant fitted immediately after you have given birth. It is also safe to use the implant while you are breastfeeding.
The implant can be fitted immediately after a miscarriage or an abortion, and you will be protected against pregnancy straight away.
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The Passionate about Sexual Health (PaSH) Partnership) is a collaboration between BHA for Equality, George House Trust and the LGBT Foundation. The PaSH Partnership will deliver a comprehensive programme of interventions to meet the changing needs of people newly diagnosed with HIV, living longer term with HIV or at greatest risk of acquiring HIV.
Free & confidential sexual health services for black and minority communities
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Free and confidential support, advice and advocacy services for people living with HIV
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Providing advice, support and resources for LGBT people to take control of their sexual health and wellbeing
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