HOW TO BRING IT UP…
You can talk to a friend about the implant when…
- Their phone alarm goes off to take their pill.
- They say they have heavy or painful periods.
- They say they don’t want to get pregnant.
- You’re talking about birth control anyway!
TALK ABOUT…
- Why you chose the implant. Different people choose different birth control methods for their own reasons. What made you like the implant?
- How it felt to get it inserted. Did it feel how you thought it would?
- Where the clinic is... and share the phone number or website you used to make an appointment.
- How it’s going for you. Now that you have it, how do you like it?
- How they can get the implant for free... and nobody has to know about it! Young people can get free birth control confidentially in California. Clinic staff can sign them up for a program called FamilyPACT so they can get it!
THEY MIGHT WANT TO KNOW…
- The implant prevents pregnancy better than other methods like the pill or shot.
- You don’t have to remember to take your method every day. The implant works by itself for 3 years. If you want, you can get the implant taken out at any time.
- For most people, the implant is invisible.
- The implant can make your period lighter or go away completely. It may also cause irregular periods or spotting.
- Everyone is different, and their experience might not be like yours.
WHAT ARE REAL PEOPLE SAYING?
Andrea chose the implant (known as Nexplanon or Implanon) because it’s great at preventing pregnancy. She loved it so much she got another when her first one’s time was up!
Audrey wanted a long-term method that she didn’t have to worry about. Her periods are more irregular now, but she thinks it’s worth it because they are lighter and less crampy.
Abigail decided to get the implant because she wouldn’t have to think about it every day. She says the implant makes it possible prevent pregnancy until she finishes school and is ready.
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