Common questions / 01/12/2019

Why do you have to wait 7 days after getting the implant?

You will need to abstain from sex or use a back-up method, like a condom, for 7 days after the procedure. This gives the implant time to start working properly. If you were taking a different form of birth control before getting Nexplanon you can continue to take it for the 7 days or as recommended by your doctor.

How often does the Implanon fail?

The implant maker, MSD, said no contraceptive was 100% effective. It added that unwanted pregnancies may occur if the implant was not correctly inserted, and said it had a failure rate of less than 1% if inserted correctly.

Is the implant effective after 7 days?

The implant is effective after 7 days if it is inserted at any other time in the menstrual cycle. Other contraceptive measures such as condoms should be used for these 7 days. If changing from the Pill or another method of contraception discuss the best time for insertion with your doctor.

When is the best time to remove Implanon?

IMPLANON™ (etonogestrel implant) is indicated for women for the prevention of pregnancy. IMPLANON™ is a long-acting (up to 3 years), reversible, contraceptive method. IMPLANON™ must be removed by the end of the third year and may be replaced by a new IMPLANON™ at the time of removal, if continued contraceptive protection is desired.

How is the Implanon implant used for birth control?

Implanon implant is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. The medicine is contained in a small plastic rod that is implanted into the skin of your upper arm. The medicine is released slowly into the body. The rod can remain in place and provide continuous contraception for up to 3 years.

When does the release rate of Implanon decrease?

The release rate is 60-70 µg/day in week 5 6 and decreases to approximately 35-45 µg/day at the end of the first year, to approximately 30-40 µg/day at the end of the second year, and then to approximately 25-30 µg/day at the end of the third year. IMPLANON™ is a progestin-only contraceptive and does not contain estrogen.

Are there any side effects to the Implanon implant?

Implanon 1 Implanon implant contains etonogestrel, a hormone that prevents ovulation… 2 Important information. You should not use an Implanon if you have any of… 3 Before taking this medicine. Using Implanon can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke,… 4 Implanon is inserted through a needle (under local anesthesia)…

What are the reviews of Implanon for birth control?

User Reviews for Implanon to treat Birth Control Implanon has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 1571 ratings for the treatment of Birth Control. 45% of those users who reviewed Implanon reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

How is the Implanon implant used to prevent pregnancy?

Implanon implant is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. The medicine is contained in a small plastic rod that is implanted into the skin of your upper arm.

How old do you have to be to use the Implanon implant?

if you are allergic to numbing medicines. The Implanon implant should not be used in girls younger than 18 years old. Do not use the implant if you are breast-feeding a baby younger than 4 weeks old. How is the Implanon used?