Category: Women's Health
Question: I had my son in June 2017 in a Maternal  Child centre in Lagos Got the Implanon contraceptive inserted on my left arm on the 6th week post partum visit After a while i discovered i was putting on weight I also had a few episodes of long menstrual bleeding that lasted up to 2weeks I complained at the clinic  was given microgynon My menstruation returned to normal  stoppped after a few months guess September 2018 It returned in May 2019 and this time it lasted for over 3weeks yes you heard me that i ran back to the clinic  requested for a removal The implant got removed and the bleeding continued 1week after The clinic didnt do anything about it i personally had to buy microgynon again  it stopped Now i am not prepared for another child considering that i have a 95 job and  run a side business Im afraid Dont want stories that touch
 KINDLY ADVISE ME ON ANOTHER GOOD BIRTH CONTROL METHOD THAT WONT MAKE ME PUT ON WEIGHT NOR GIVE ME MENSTRUAL WAHALA Thanks
Answer: Hi
Im sorry about the stress youve had so far with contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives can cause weight gain and progesteroneonly implants are notorious for causing menstrual irregularities
If you use combined oral contraceptives your menstrual cycle will be regular but you may still gain weight Also note that you have to take the pills everyday at a regular time
You could also use a nonhormonal intrauterine contraceptive device like Copper IUCD which wont make you gain weight or cause menstrual irregularities but it may cause heavy menstrual flow
There are barrier methods that you could use too in form of female condom or cervical cap You could also use spermicidal creams
Kindly visit the family planning clinic for any of these options that will be suitable for you
I hope this is helpful
Best wishes
Category: Women's Health
Question: I had my son in June 2017 in a Maternal  Child centre in Lagos Got the Implanon contraceptive inserted on my left arm on the 6th week post partum visit After a while i discovered i was putting on weight I also had a few episodes of long menstrual bleeding that lasted up to 2weeks I complained at the clinic  was given microgynon My menstruation returned to normal  stoppped after a few months guess September 2018 It returned in May 2019 and this time it lasted for over 3weeks yes you heard me that i ran back to the clinic  requested for a removal The implant got removed and the bleeding continued 1week after The clinic didnt do anything about it i personally had to buy microgynon again  it stopped Now i am not prepared for another child considering that i have a 95 job and  run a side business Im afraid Dont want stories that touch
 KINDLY ADVISE ME ON ANOTHER GOOD BIRTH CONTROL METHOD THAT WONT MAKE ME PUT ON WEIGHT NOR GIVE ME MENSTRUAL WAHALA Thanks
Answer: In addition to the previous response A good option to consider is the Intrauterine contraceptive device IUCD some call it Copper T 
It usually has no hormones so it wont affect the regularity or duration of your menstruation The only effect it has is that your flow might be more painful and heavier It is very effective and one of the most effective methods you can opt for 
By and large as earlier mentioned the choice of contraception to use is mainly left to you next time you visit a professional discuss at length with them on all the available options and the effects they will have on you


I will also advice that you discuss with your partner to consider the possibility of usage of condoms for him you can easily access female condoms at pharamcies around you