Hormonal Implants, Beauty Chip: Benefits And Harmful Effects

    January 2024 in “ International Journal of Health Science ”
    Luiz Carlos Gonçalves Filho, Amanda Vieira Parente, Ariela Mauller Vieira Parente, Endy Souza Silva, Nadiny Natalia Silva das Neves, Camila Dutra de Souza, Woney Mercis de Morais, Maria Soraya Araujo de Souza e Silva, Alisson Heredia Vaca, Maria Helena Barbosa de Andrade, Mattheus Duarte da Veiga Jardim, Paulo Mendonça Maranhão, Isabela Lyrio de Souza, Ana Laura Casagrande de Mendonça, Andre Geraldo Casagrande de Mendonça, Pedro Ivo Pan, Vinicius Correa, Alexya Rosário Oliveira de Moraes
    TLDR Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
    This study reviewed the use of hormonal implants, particularly focusing on their aesthetic and gynecological applications. It found that while these implants are commonly used for contraception and hormone replacement, they are increasingly popular for suppressing menstruation, enhancing libido, increasing muscle mass, and reducing cellulite. However, the side effects, including acne, seborrhea, masculinization, and severe health risks like myocardial infarction, thromboembolism, and stroke, often outweigh the benefits. The study highlights the need for more research and careful consideration of the risks associated with these implants.
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