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Paragard contains copper. It can stay in place and keeps working for up to 10 years.Mirena and Skyla both release the hormone progestin. They can stay in place and keep working for 3 to 5 years.Birth control implant " � This is a flexible plastic rod that is 1.5 inches long and about the size of a match. A nurse or doctor injects the implant under the skin on the inside of a woman's upper arm. It contains a hormone called etonogestrel that is slowly released into the body. The implant, called Nexplanon, lasts for 3 years.
How well do long-term methods of birth control work? " � Of all birth control options, long-term methods work the best to prevent pregnancy. Fewer than 1 in 100 women who have an IUD or birth control implant get pregnant during the first year of use. � �
What are the benefits and downsides of long-term methods of birth control? " � The main benefit of long-term birth control is that you do not have to remember to do anything or take any medicines on a regular basis. � �
The main downside of these methods is that unlike condoms, they do not protect against infections you can catch during sex (called "sexually transmitted diseases " � or "STDs " �). � �
Because of the cost of putting in an IUD or implant, those choices are best for women who do not want to become pregnant for at least 1 year. A doctor or nurse needs to remove the IUD or implant when you don't want to use it anymore. � �
What if I change my mind and want to get pregnant? " � If you have an IUD or birth control implant, you can have the device removed. You will likely be able to get pregnant right away. � �
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