Please review the information below. Ask questions of your health care provider to ensure that you understand the risks and benefits of using Nexplanon.
Nexplanon is one of the most effective birth control methods available. Fewer than 1/100 people per year using the Nexplanon will get pregnant.
The advantages of using the Nexplanon include:
Highly effective and long-lasting contraception Low risk of side effects
Reversible (immediate return to fertility after removal) Good safety record High satisfaction rates
The most common side effects of Nexplanon are:
Temporary pain at the site of insertion and/or skin bruising which will resolve with time Changes in menstrual bleeding pattern ranging from absence of bleeding to frequent and unscheduled bleeding and spotting (may improve over the first few months of use) A small scar after Nexplanon insertion and/or removal
Other potential but uncommon side effects:
Risks of Nexplanon use (rare):
Infection or pain in arm that may require antibiotics Difficult removal potentially requiring surgery which may cause pain, scarring, nerve and blood vessel damage While pregnancy with Nexplanon is rare, if you are pregnant you are at increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the uterus) which can be life threatening if not treated.
It is important to inform your healthcare provider that you are using Nexplanon as it may interact with other drugs you may be taking.