Choosing the right birth control is a personal decision. While some women prefer daily pills or monthly injections, others want a long-term option they don’t have to think about every day.
At Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics, we offer a contraception implant in Winter Garden. This form of birth control is convenient and long-lasting. Before deciding if it’s right for you, let’s explore how it works, its benefits, and what you can expect.
What Is a Contraception Implant?
A contraception implant is a small, flexible rod that’s inserted just beneath the skin of your upper arm. It continuously releases a low dose of the hormone progestin, the synthetic form of progesterone, which helps prevent pregnancy in several ways.
The implant works by:
- Preventing ovulation
- Thickening cervical mucus to block sperm
- Thinning the uterine lining
Once inserted, the implant provides reliable pregnancy prevention for up to 5 years without requiring daily attention.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
The contraception implant may be a good choice if you’re looking for birth control that’s effective, low maintenance, and reversible.
You may benefit from the contraception implant if you:
- Want long-term pregnancy prevention
- Have trouble remembering to take a daily pill
- Prefer a discreet birth control option
- Want the flexibility to become pregnant after removal
During your consultation for birth control, your provider will review your medical history, lifestyle, and reproductive goals to determine whether our contraception implant in Winter Garden is the right choice for you.
We may also discuss the possibilities of other options, including:
- Oral pills
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Patches
If you’re more interested in permanent birth control, we can discuss sterilization options like getting your tubes tied.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Insertion is a quick, in-office procedure that usually takes only a few minutes.
To place the implant, your provider will:
- Numb the treatment area with a local anesthetic.
- Insert the implant beneath the skin of your upper arm using a specialized applicator.
- Apply a small bandage and review aftercare instructions.
Most patients return to normal activities the same day, though mild soreness or bruising at the insertion site is common for a few days.
If you decide you’d like to become pregnant or choose another birth control method, the implant can be removed during another simple office visit.
Why Choose Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics?
Choosing birth control is about more than preventing pregnancy—it’s about finding an option that fits your lifestyle and future plans. At Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics, we believe every woman deserves personalized guidance when making reproductive health decisions through physician-led family planning.
We’ll take the time to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide whether our contraception implant in Winter Garden is the best fit for your needs.
Beyond birth control and gynecological care, we offer a range of other wellness services, including:
Explore Your Options for Birth Control
Visit our team to learn more about the contraception implant and if it’s right for you. To get started, try our treatment planning tool or request a consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about the contraception implant? We have answers here.
How effective is the contraception implant?
The implant is more than 99% effective, making it one of the most reliable forms of reversible birth control.
Will insertion hurt?
A local anesthetic is used to numb the area, so most patients experience only mild pressure during the procedure.
Can the contraception implant be removed early?
Yes. The implant can be removed at any time if you decide you’d like to become pregnant or switch to another birth control method.
