Nexplanon Contraceptive Implant
What is Nexplanon?
Nexplanon is the birth control implant that goes in the arm. It’s just as effective as the pill, but without the daily hassle. This small, thin, and flexible arm implant is placed discreetly under the skin of the inner, non-dominant upper arm by your healthcare provider.
How effective is Nexplanon?
Nexplanon is just as effective as an oral birth control pill with less than 1 pregnancy in 100 Women who have used Nexplanon for 1 year.
Nexplanon also lasts for 3 years, meaning you don’t have to worry about daily, weekly or monthly dosing. Nexplanon must be removed or replaced by the end of the third year.
Best of all, if plans change, it’s completely reversable. You’re in control. Your body, your choice.
How does Nexplanon work?
Nexplanon works using a hormone that stops an egg from being released by your ovary and prevents sperm from reaching the egg. It also changes the lining of your uterus.
How is Nexplanon inserted?
Nexplanon is placed discreetly just under the skin of your non-dominant upper arm by a trained healthcare provider.
During this minor surgical procedure, the area is numbed, and an applicator guides Nexplanon into place.
Immediately after insertion, you and your healthcare provider will feel for Nexplanon to ensure that it was inserted correctly.