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How much does Nexplanon cost?
Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. Implant removal can cost between $0 and $300. But the good news is that implants are totally free (or low cost) with most.
How much does it cost to get my Nexplanon removed?
Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. Implant removal can cost between $0 and $300. But the good news is that implants are totally free (or low cost) with most.
Do you need a prescription for Nexplanon?
Connect with an independent licensed healthcare provider to discuss your birth control options. NEXPLANON is a prescription medication for the prevention of pregnancy in women.
What are the pros and cons of Nexplanon?
- Pro: Great protection. …
- Pro: Hassle-free. …
- Pro: Long-term protection. …
- Con: Irregular bleeding. …
- Con: No protection against STDs.
How much is a Nexplanon?
How much does a birth control implant cost? Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. Implant removal can cost between $0 and $300. But the good news is that implants are totally free (or low cost) with most.
Does Nexplanon cause weight gain?
The birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) may cause weight gain in some people while they're using it, but this doesn't happen to everyone. It's not a very common side effect, and many people use the implant without gaining weight. Everyone's body is different, so birth control affects everyone a little differently.
Is Nexplanon better than the pill?
Both Nexplanon and IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. This is more effective than the pill, patch, or ring.
How long does Nexplanon actually last?
One of the awesome things about the implant is that it lasts for a long time — up to 5 years — but it's not permanent. If you decide you want to get pregnant or you just don't want to have your implant anymore, your doctor can take it out. You're able to get pregnant quickly after the implant is removed.
How do I ask for Nexplanon?
Nexplanon has to be put in your arm by a doctor or nurse who knows how to do it. Call your gynecologist, a family planning center, or your local Planned Parenthood health center to find out more about getting the implant.
Do you need a consultation before getting Nexplanon?
You do not need to have an empty stomach for this procedure. We encourage you to eat your regular meals before the appointment, and please take all of your medications as you normally would. Do not have unprotected sex for at least three weeks before your appointment.
Can anyone get Nexplanon?
You should not use NEXPLANON if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant; have or have had blood clots; have liver disease or a liver tumor; have unexplained vaginal bleeding; have breast cancer or any other cancer that is sensitive to progestin (a female hormone), now or in the past; or are allergic to anything …
Can you get Nexplanon same day?
After having Nexplanon removed, how long is the average wait time before reinsertion? There's no need to wait. Depending on your doctor or nurse, you can get another implant right after getting the old one removed, maybe even on the same day.
What are the disadvantages of Nexplanon?
- Longer or shorter bleeding during your period.
- No bleeding at all during the time of your period.
- Spotting between your periods.
- Varied amounts of time between your periods.
What Nexplanon does to your body?
It releases the hormone progestin to stop you from getting pregnant. The hormones in the birth control implant prevent pregnancy in two ways: Progestin thickens the mucus on your cervix, which stops sperm from swimming through to your egg. When sperm can't meet up with an egg, pregnancy can't happen.
What are the negative effects of implant?
- Headaches.
- Breast pain.
- Nausea.
- Weight gain.
- Ovarian cysts.
- Pain or bruising on your arm where the implant was inserted.
- An infection where the implant was inserted.
Can Nexplanon mess up your body?
NEXPLANON may increase your chance of serious blood clots, especially if you have other risk factors such as smoking. It is possible to die from a problem caused by a blood clot, such as a heart attack or a stroke. Some examples of serious blood clots are blood clots in the: Legs (deep vein thrombosis)