My experience with Nexplanon has been fantastic. Its insertion was relatively painless, especially compared to that of an IUD. It stopped my menstrual cycle the bleeding, cramping, and whatnot , which I cannot be more happy about. During my menstrual cycle, not only is the cramping intense, but my mental illnesses and gender dysphoria get worse. After I had the Nexplanon put in, I experienced a lot less of that.
Before I had it inserted, I was worried it would not work out for me just like the IUD, and that it would move. In the two years I've had it, I've experienced nothing but positive side-effects. My options for contraception as an epileptic are limited. Out of all the forms of contraception I know of, it appears to be the best for me short of tubal ligation.
The only reason I would have it removed is to have a child, or to get a new one put in. My advice to others? Talk to your gynecologist about all of the options available to you, and why you want to use an implant. Ask about the side-effects, what could happen, and the cost with and without insurance. I got an Implanon implant when I was My mum suggested it. I think it gave her peace of mind, and I was happy not to have to think about the pill. Getting it inserted was weird, but not that painful.
It was a dream for the first year or so—no periods, no side effects that I noticed. But after a year or so i started getting three week long periods, and it got annoying so i got it removed. I got the Nexplanon implant in and had it removed around nine or ten months later. The birth control pills I was taking triggered migraines, and the birth control shot had a lot of unpleasant side effects.
Also, I loved the idea of not having a period each month. Unfortunately, I experienced several unpleasant side effects. I would bleed for about three weeks of every month, I gained quite a bit of weight, and had extreme mood swings. I had the implant removed because of all of the negative side effects I was experiencing. The removal process was more tricky in my case than the insertion.
It had migrated, and my doctor had difficulty removing the implant. The implant did not work for me, but I have friends who have the same implant and they love it. But listen to your body. I kept the implant in for far too long because I kept waiting for it work for me the way it was supposed to. I should have had it removed months earlier than I did. I got a Nexplanon implant two years ago, mainly to stop having periods but I also moved in with my partner full time, so I decided to get some method of round-the-clock contraceptive too.
My experience has been fine. Insertion was very quick. The doctor talked me through what was happening. I kept it bandaged for a day or two afterwards.
Now I have a small scar on the point of insertion, but I do scar easily. I had some light bleeding but no pain like I used to [before getting the implant]. I plan on sticking with the implant. For me, it has been useful in stopping periods, and I like having the extra backup on the contraceptive side of things.
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.
Use Implanon Etonogestrel Implant exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The timing of when you will receive this implant depends on whether you were using birth control before, and what type it was. Etonogestrel implant is inserted through a needle under local anesthesia into the skin of your upper arm, just inside and above the elbow.
After the implant is inserted, your arm will be covered with 2 bandages. 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. If you do not want to be pregnant you need to use other contraception as soon as it is removed. Occasionally the implant can be difficult to feel or remove and you may need to have an ultrasound to check its position in your arm. Irregular bleeding is a common side effect and will usually settle down within 3 months.
Whatever your bleeding pattern, the implant is still effective. If the bleeding does not settle or you are unhappy with the bleeding you can see a doctor for medications that can help with this. People who are pregnant, people with breast cancer, people with unexplained vaginal bleeding, people with severe liver disease or using medication that affects the liver, should not use the implant.
The implant is prescribed by a doctor and can be inserted at SHINE SA clinics and by doctors, nurses and gynaecologists who have been trained in this procedure. For You For Professionals. Search for:. Contraceptive Implant Implanon. Download PDF.
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