Question 1

does implanon hurt?

Accepted Answer

Same as a vaccine: With implanon/nexplanon your provider will numb the skin first so you won't feel the insertion device go in. Maybe just some pressure as it slides in smoothly. It's a procedure that takes.

Question 2

how does implanon work?

Accepted Answer

Stops ovulation: Implanon is an implantable contraceptive system that uses pellets implanted under the skin to deliver hormone that inhibits ovulation much like a pill or a shot would do.  It lasts much longer than oral and injectable methods making it more convenient for some.

Question 3

can implanon raise my bp ?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Implanon has various side effects. The following side effects are experienced by greater than 10% of the people on it:  Acne, Amenorrhea, breast pain, headache, leucorrhea, monorrhagia, oligomenoorrhea, phatyngitis, URI, vaginitis, weight gain.  HTN is not noted.

Question 4

is implanon safe and effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Implanon is an extremely effective form of birth control- possibly more so and definitely equivalent to a tubal ligation or vasectomy.  The side effects most commonly are irreg bleeding or spotting, acne is possible and then horone symptoms such as moods swings, headache, nausea and rarely wt gain ( although low risk for wt gain).  Tends to be very safe and if not tolerated- easy to remove.

Question 5

how much on average does implanon cost?

Accepted Answer

$$$$: Implanon is a great product but expensive if you are paying cash. Insurance companies and medicaid usually cover it. Most cities have public health clinics and you may find a low cost or sliding scale option there. Cash price for the device plus insertion is prob in the $700-1000 range.

Question 6

does the implanon work? any side affects?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Implanon now called Nexplanon is one of the most effective methods around.  It is considered to be about 98% effective.  Irregular bleeding is common which can be frustrating but is not harmful.

Question 7

what are reasons nexplanon implanon can fail?

Accepted Answer

Usually two: One, if the implant is unfortunately not implanted correctly so that the hormones aren't released/absorbed by your body in the expected fashion.  Two, is just that, no birth control, even if used 100% correctly has a 0% failure rate, in that your body sometimes "has a mind of its own" and will still ovulate through hormonal manipulation!

Question 8

i have a implanon can it make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Progestin (synthetic Progesterone compounds found in hormonal contraception) can make you gain some weight.   Implanon is an example.

Question 9

is it normal to always be in pain on implanon?

Accepted Answer

No: Implanon should not cause pain  (except a small amount at the placement site)

Question 10

how much time did it take you to get implanon?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes: Implanon can easily be placed in under 5 minutes.

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