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Advantages and disadvantages of implants
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TgR is not a medical forum and any comments you may read in TgR forums are only the opinions of the member posting. You should not assume that a posting on TgR implies any verification or independent review and whilst the advice is honestly offered it is made without knowledge of your particular medical conditions. You should always seek professional medical advice before taking any action that might affect your health.Jennifer_1 wrote:I would like to switch to an implant however my Doctor keeps arguing against it. Have you found any disadvantages with the implant?No disadvantages from the implant worth mentioning yet, Jennifer. My doctor agreed to the implant only after I had shown no adverse reaction to about 18 months of oestrogen by gel and patch. My first implant lasted 6 months. My second is still keeping me in the target range after another 17 months. My doctor says that’s because there is still a residual effect from the first one. I expect to start my third one next month. It really is important to check your blood hormone levels regularly, as you say, and never ever self-medicate.
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Quote:WARNING
TgR is not a medical forum and any comments you may read in TgR forums are only the opinions of the member posting. You should not assume that a posting on TgR implies any verification or independent review and whilst the advice is honestly offered it is made without knowledge of your particular medical conditions. You should always seek professional medical advice before taking any action that might affect your health.Jennifer_1 wrote:I would like to switch to an implant however my Doctor keeps arguing against it. Have you found any disadvantages with the implant?No disadvantages from the implant worth mentioning yet, Jennifer. My doctor agreed to the implant only after I had shown no adverse reaction to about 18 months of oestrogen by gel and patch. My first implant lasted 6 months. My second is still keeping me in the target range after another 17 months. My doctor says that’s because there is still a residual effect from the first one. I expect to start my third one next month. It really is important to check your blood hormone levels regularly, as you say, and never ever self-medicate.
