The Negatives of Contraceptive Implants
Contraceptive implants while efficient and a long term solution also carry a risk of various side effects. Weight gain, acne and breast tenderness have been recorded as side effects, while worse still some women report headaches and dizziness. On a psychological level, use of the implant has been linked to depression and with it a loss of sexual drive. Around 20% of all users report irregular vaginal bleeding which can often be prolonged and what’s more increasingly frequent. Medication for diseases like tuberculosis and epilepsy can also hinder the implants level of effectiveness. As with all hormone based birth control, there is an increased risk of breast cancer.