Make sure to follow the instructions that your healthcare provider gives you for washing and caring for the area to avoid infection or scarring. Although the implant is not as widely used as the pill, it is far more effective and just as safe.
Once the implant is removed, you can get pregnant right away. You can get the birth control implant four weeks after giving birth. The majority of people using Nexplanon do not experience long-term side effects , and most side effects go away after three to six months as your body adjusts to the implant.
However, you will want to consider if the risks of these possible side effects are acceptable for you:. Your healthcare provider will also provide information about the possible risks of using Nexplanon as a method of birth control, which include:. Overall, all forms of birth control are safer than an unintended pregnancy. There are some significant, life-threatening risks involved with using the birth control implant that you should discuss with your healthcare provider before choosing the implant.
According to its prescribing information, you should not use Nexplanon if you have the following risk factors:. Talk to your healthcare professional to make sure Nexplanon is the best birth control option for you, keeping in mind the side effects and risks involved. Most insurances cover the Nexplanon implant, its insertion, and removal.
If your insurance does not pay for it, you may contact the CoverHer program at nwlc. You may be able to get Nexplanon for free or at a discounted rate at certain health centers. You can also use SingleCare for discounts on Nexplanon at some specialty pharmacies. Skip to main content Search for a topic or drug. Special procedures, including surgery in the hospital, may be needed to remove the implant.
Implants have been found in the pulmonary artery a blood vessel in the lung. If the implant cannot be found in the arm, your healthcare provider may use x-rays or other imaging methods on the chest. If the implant is located in the chest, surgery may be needed. Other problems related to insertion and removal are:. If you become pregnant while using NEXPLANON, you have a slightly higher chance that the pregnancy will be ectopic occurring outside the womb than do women who do not use birth control.
Unusual vaginal bleeding or lower stomach abdominal pain may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that often requires surgery.
Ectopic pregnancies can cause serious internal bleeding, infertility, and even death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you think you are pregnant or have unexplained lower stomach abdominal pain. Cysts may develop on the ovaries and usually go away without treatment, but sometimes surgery is required to remove them. It is possible to die from a problem caused by a blood clot, such as a heart attack or a stroke. Some examples of serious blood clots are blood clots in the:.
The risk of serious blood clots is increased in women who smoke. Your healthcare provider may be able to help. Tell your healthcare provider at least 4 weeks before if you are going to have surgery or will need to be on bed rest. You have an increased chance of getting blood clots during surgery or bed rest. A few women who use birth control that contains hormones may get:. If you feel that the implant may have broken or bent while in your arm, contact your healthcare provider.
Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have:. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
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No, I am not. Please take me back. Yes, I am. Remove the top bandage after 24 hours, but leave the smaller bandage on for 3 to 5 days. Keep the area clean and dry. You should be able to feel the implant under your skin. Tell your doctor if you cannot feel the implant at any time while it is in place.
Etonogestrel implant can remain in place for up to 3 years. If the implant is placed correctly, you will not need to use back-up birth control. Follow your doctor's instructions. You may have irregular and unpredictable periods while using the etonogestrel implant. Tell your doctor if your periods are very heavy or long-lasting, or if you miss a period you may be pregnant. If you need major surgery or will be on long-term bed rest, or if you need medical tests your etonogestrel implant may need to be removed for a short time.
Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you have an etonogestrel implant. Have regular physical exams and mammograms, and self-examine your breasts for lumps on a monthly basis while using this medicine. The etonogestrel implant must be removed by the end of the third year after it was inserted and may be replaced at that time with a new implant.
After the implant is removed, your ability to get pregnant will return quickly. If the implant is not replaced with a new one, start using another form of birth control right away if you wish to prevent pregnancy. Call your doctor at once if it feels like the implant may be bent or broken while it is in your arm. Since etonogestrel is given as an implant by a healthcare professional, you will not be on a frequent dosing schedule.
Be sure to see your doctor for removal of the implant by the end of the third year. Health Topics. Health Tools.
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