{"id":1186,"date":"2021-10-30T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2021-12-13T15:15:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:15:45","slug":"nexplanon-birth-control-implant-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/nexplanon-birth-control-implant-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Nexplanon (Birth Control Implant): Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you know that you don\u2019t have to stress about birth control? You don\u2019t have to spend your everyday thinking about which type of birth control to use, how, and when to use it. It may sound impossible, but it isn\u2019t. And it isn\u2019t because we are talking about <\/span><a href=\"\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/gynecologist-jacksonville-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nexplanon insertion<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being a woman is not easy sometimes, and taking care of your reproductive health can often be a challenge. Common variants of birth control combined with regular visits to your gyno\u2019s office can add up to your spendings. So, why not save money without putting your health in harm\u2019s way. With Nexplanon, you can save money on birth control without compromising your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here at Trogolo, one of our primary goals is to help women make their lives easier; that\u2019s why we often recommend Nexplanon insertion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many women are more than satisfied with Nexplanon as a way of birth control, and they would never go back to other contraceptive methods. Maybe you\u2019ll love Nexplanon too, and it could be the right fit for you and your needs. If you are curious to uncover more about Nexplanon effectiveness, keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Nexplanon?\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nexplanon is a simple way of birth control that serves as a contraceptive for up to three years. It\u2019s a tiny implant that gets placed under the skin of your arm.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nexplanon works by releasing a low dose of progestin, synthetic progesterone that effectively prevents pregnancy. It can do it effectively because the progestin will suppress your ovulation, thin the uterus lining, and thicken your cervical mucus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Benefits of This Contraceptive Method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1188 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method-.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at a Gynecology Consultation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/The-Benefits-of-This-Contraceptive-Method-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first issue that pops in your mind is probably getting pregnant on Nexplanon and Nexplanon effectiveness.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like with any other way of birth control, there are cases of women getting pregnant while properly using some kind of birth control. It\u2019s the same with Nexplanon, there were cases of pregnancy, but fewer than 1% of users had that experience. Nexplanon is exceptionally effective, more than 99%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Other benefits of Nexplanon are:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s very discrete and not detectable once it is placed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can forget about it once it is placed in your arm.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don\u2019t have to think about it before or during intercourse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can affect and reduce menstrual pain.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It doesn\u2019t contain estrogen.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you, in the meantime, wish to get pregnant, it won\u2019t cause you a problem.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nexplanon is the only birth control implant approved and available in the US since 2014 when it substituted the Implanon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Side Effects of Nexplanon\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before opting for any kind of contraception, it\u2019s advised to consider the possible side effects.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few side effects of Nexplanon, and the most common one is irregular vaginal bleeding. Around two-thirds of users experience irregular bleeding. This side effect of Nexplanon isn\u2019t harmful, and it\u2019s up to you to decide if it will bother you or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Other Side Effects of Nexplanon, Amongst Others, Can Be:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chest pain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weight gain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headaches\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cramps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back pain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Risk of benign ovarian cysts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low sex drive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vertigo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emotional instability\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depression\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaginal soreness and dryness\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potential interaction with other drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can Nexplanon Impact Fertility? \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s normal when the question of whether you can get pregnant on Nexplanon pops up in your head and if it affects fertility. The fact that you currently don\u2019t want to get pregnant doesn\u2019t mean that you wouldn\u2019t want that to happen one day. It\u2019s crucial to think about your fertility on time.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Nexplanon, it\u2019s easy to get pregnant right after taking it out, even if your menstrual cycle was affected and you experienced irregular bleedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>W<\/strong><b>ho Isn\u2019t a Good Candidate for Nexplanon Insertion?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nexplanon isn\u2019t a good fit for everyone, especially those who want regular and predictable menstrual bleedings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best solution is to consult with your doctor to discuss your medical history, needs, and wishes. According to the information you provide to your doctor, he will decide if this type of birth control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Procedure of Nexplanon Insertion and Removing the Implant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For many, a procedure of getting a contraceptive implant or anything similar equals science fiction. But contraceptive implants are routine and simple solutions, and the procedure is straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nexplanon Insertion\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before the procedure, you need to consult with your healthcare provider to discuss your medical history and perform a simple physical exam. It is necessary to be sure that Nexplanon is the right fit for you and that you won\u2019t have any problems with it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The procedure is done while you are on your back and your arm is bent. To ensure you won\u2019t feel uncomfortable or feel any pain, you will get a local anesthetic.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The implant will be inserted via an applicator right beneath your skin. The insertion isn\u2019t painful due to the anesthetic, and you won\u2019t need stitches. Depending on your skin\u2019s sensitivity, you can feel pain once the anesthetic ways off. The spot where the implant was inserted can leave you with a miniature scar.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once your doctor verifies the placement of the implant, you will be asked to do the same. You will be able to remove the pressure bandage in 24 hours, and you\u2019ll get instructions on how to take care of the tiny wound you\u2019ll have for the following period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to Expect After Nexplanon Insertion\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1189 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion-.jpg\" alt=\"Gynecologist Hormonal Contraception, Implant for Hormonal Contraception\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/12\/What-to-Expect-After-Nexplanon-Insertion-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are reasonably questioning what to expect after Nexplanon insertion and when does it start to protect you. It will depend on your period, and according to that, you should use additional safety measures:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can have intercourse right after the procedure without the fear of getting pregnant if you get the implant inserted during the first five days of your period.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can have intercourse without the fear of getting pregnant after one week of implant insertion if you didn\u2019t get it inserted during the first five days of your period.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nexplanon effectiveness is excellent for three years and sometimes even longer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now, after learning what to expect after Nexplanon insertion, you get a much clearer idea about this contraceptive method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Removing the Implant<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can remove the implant whenever you want if you are not satisfied with it or don\u2019t like it. Or the three years have passed, so you need to change the implant. If you are removing your implant because it needs to be replaced, you need to have a new one inserted to be safe and not think about unwanted pregnancy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The removal needs to be done by a doctor, and it will be similar to the insertion procedure. The removal takes less than five minutes, and again, you will not need stitches, only a bandage.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t want to keep using this type of contraception, you should start using another one immediately if you don\u2019t want to get pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Your Nexplanon Implant at Trogolo OBGYN\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you know everything about this excellent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contraceptive_implant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contraceptive method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, do you think it is the right fit for you? If you do, feel free to contact us and book a consultation to talk more about it. We at Trogolo Obstetrics and Gynecology are here to guide you on your reproductive health journey and answer your every question. Your health is important to us, as it should be to you. Let\u2019s take care of it together. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that you don\u2019t have to stress about birth control? 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