Information for before your contraceptive implant fitting

Important information about your contraceptive implant fitting appointment

Before your procedure:

Continue with your current method of contraception and ensure you are using it correctly eg no missed or late pills
If you are using condoms ensure these are used carefully and put on before any genital contact
If you are not using contraception know the date of the start of your last period; either do not have any unprotected sex from your period until the day of the procedure or for 3 weeks before the procedure
Read the information leaflet you have been sent about the implant

On the day of your procedure:

Do not bring any children with you
You may be asked to produce a urine sample
Your clinician will discuss with you when you are able to stop previous contraception if relevant, and how long you may need to abstain from sexual activity or use extra precautions
You will have a dressing and bandage applied around the insertion site after the procedure, this will need to be kept clean and dry for:
- 24hrs following an implant fit
- 48hrs following an implant removal & refit or implant removal
·You may have bruising around the insertion site, this is common and varies with each individual
If there is swelling, pain or discharge at the incision site, it may be an infection – come back to see us or visit your GP