What are the most common side effects of Nexplanon?

Nausea, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, headache, breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, weight gain, and vaginal irritation/discharge may occur. Pain, bruising, numbness, infection, and scarring may occur at the site where the rod is placed.
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What problems can Nexplanon cause?

what are the possible risks of NEXPLANON?
  • Pain, irritation, swelling, or bruising at the insertion site.
  • Numbness and tingling at the insertion site.
  • Scarring, including a thick scar called a keloid around the insertion site.
  • Infection.
  • Scar tissue may form around the implant making it difficult to remove.
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When do Nexplanon side effects start?

The most common birth control implant side effect is spotting (light bleeding or brown discharge), especially in the first 6-12 months. Sometimes the implant causes long-term spotting, or periods can get longer and heavier. But for most people, the implant makes their periods way lighter.
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Do side effects of Nexplanon go away?

Negative side effects usually go away after a few months, once your body gets used to your implant. You can use our birth control app to keep track of the side effects you may be having. The most common side effect is irregular bleeding (aka spotting), especially in the first 6-12 months.
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What are the disadvantages of the implant?

Disadvantages: you may experience temporary side effects during the first few months, like headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood swings. your periods may be irregular or stop altogether. you may get acne or your acne might get worse.
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What are the pros and cons of Nexplanon?

Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of Nexplanon.
  • Pro: Great protection. ...
  • Pro: Hassle-free. ...
  • Pro: Long-term protection. ...
  • Con: Irregular bleeding. ...
  • Con: No protection against STDs.
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Can the implant make you dry?

The main mechanism of action of the DMPA, Implanon and Cerazette is inhibition of ovulation, which leads to decrease in the estrogen level, which causes a drop in blood flow in uterine artery and accordingly the vagina artery. That can affect vaginal lubrication, causing the vagina to be too dry for comfortable sex.
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Is there a lawsuit against Nexplanon?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Nexplanon induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a heart attack, cardiac event or pulmonary embolism after using Nexplanon, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation.
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How long does it take for your body to adjust to the implant?

When you introduce hormones into your body, it can take a few months to adjust. If side effects don't improve after six months, you should talk with your health care provider.
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Does Nexplanon make you emotional?

Depression and other changes in mood

However, it's still important that you're aware of the risks of these side effects before you start using Nexplanon. Symptoms of depression or other mood changes to watch out for may include: feeling sad or hopeless. anxiety.
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When should I worry about Nexplanon?

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as new/worsening depression), lump in the breast, unwanted facial/body hair, severe stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain, unusual tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, coughing up blood.
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How do you know if Nexplanon is working?

Once your birth control implant is inserted, you should be able to feel it under your skin. This is to ensure that your healthcare provider will be able to find it later when it needs to be removed. If you can't feel it, it may not be working effectively, and you could get pregnant.
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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.
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What should you avoid with Nexplanon?

what medicines can interact with NEXPLANON?
  • Aprepitant.
  • Barbiturates.
  • Bosentan.
  • Carbamazepine.
  • Felbamate.
  • Griseofulvin.
  • Oxcarbazepine.
  • Phenytoin.
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Does Nexplanon give you anxiety?

Hormonal birth control can cause some side effects, such as decreased libido, spotting, and nausea. Also, there are mental health side effects that can occur, including mood swings, depression, and increased feelings of nervousness or anxiety.
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What are the pros and cons of birth control implant?

The birth control implant is a highly effective form of contraception that is easy to fit and remove and is long lasting. Using a birth control implant does come with a few risks, such as infection and changes to the menstrual cycle, and it does not protect against STIs or HIV.
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Does the Nexplanon make you depressed?

Common side effects of Nexplanon include: irregular menses and weight gain. Other side effects include: depression and pain.
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Does ibuprofen stop bleeding from Nexplanon?

If irregular bleeding is interfering with your sex life or is extremely disruptive, there are some things that you can do. NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) Treatment - Over-the-counter pills such as ibuprofen, can noticeably reduce the amount of your menstrual flow when taken every 4-6 hours.
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Why do I bleed everyday on Nexplanon?

This irregular, or even daily, bleeding is not dangerous and for most women, it takes only a few months for their bodies to adjust to their new birth control method, and then their cycles become more regular again. This happens for some women as their bodies adjust to the new hormones in their body.
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Why was Nexplanon discontinued?

The main reasons for discontinuation of Implanon were 55 (34.4%) facing of side effects, 25 (15.6%) health concerns, 22 (13.8%) shifting to other methods, 20 (12.5%) misconception 19 (11.8%) desire to have more children &18 (11.3%) husband's disapproval.
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Is Nexplanon hair loss temporary?

Any hair loss should subside once you stop using hormonal birth control.
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Can the implant cause smelly discharge?

This discharge is common as your body adjusts to the hormone medicine in the implant, which can take one or more months to stop. Every woman has her own unique vaginal odor.
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Can you ovulate on Nexplanon?

Insertion of contraceptive implant

The implant releases a progestational hormone to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. The implant typically suppresses ovulation as well.
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How do you stop bleeding everyday on Nexplanon?

The majority of patients will stop irregular menstrual bleeding without medical intervention over 6-12 months, so one option is just to wait and see how your body adjusts. Remember that you might not be one of the lucky 5% of women who have no more periods while on Nexplanon.
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Is implant better than pill?

Both the pill and the implant are highly effective forms of birth control, with a 99 percent effectiveness rate when used correctly. However, in real life conditions, the implant is usually a more effective form of birth control than the pill.
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