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Can sunbathing affect the functioning of the contraceptive implant?
Can sunbathing affect the functioning of the contraceptive implant? Is it necessary to protect this place from the sun?
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Olga Sierpniowska Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
I posted a response from the manufacturer, because we have such information. In my opinion, the implant is intended for use in normal conditions of everyday life, so there is no need to analyze every environmental factor. It is located inside the body and in my opinion, a simple daytime walk in the sun will not affect its operation. Regardless, the skin should be protected from the sun's rays for health reasons.
So it is not known whether it affects? I did not sunbathe on purpose but during the walk the sun burned my arms and hands red.
Olga Sierpniowska Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
I enclose the answer to a similar question: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/opinie-i-pytania/43947/czy-podczas-stosowania-implantu-antykoncepcyjnego-mozna-korzystac-z-naswietlen-la In addition, it is worth mentioning that when using hormonal contraception, sunbathing can lead to the formation of ugly discolorations, especially in patients, and who have now or in the past had chloasma (yellow-brown pigment spots on the skin, especially the face). In such cases, solar radiation or ultraviolet radiation should be avoided.