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Implanon
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
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 ... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Doucetteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
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... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Georgia Lathamanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Implanon works by: An implantable form of birth control, Implanon provides very effective (99.95%) birth control for at least 3 years. It is usually implanted under the... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
915 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
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,... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
87 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Trachella Johnson foyanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Implanon is an extremely effective form of birth control- possibly more so and definitely equivalent to a tubal ligation or vasectomy. The side effec... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
$$$$: Implanon is a great product but expensive if you are paying cash. Insurance companies and medicaid usually cover it. Most cities have public health cl... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed Dec 24, 2022
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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 ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
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,... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Armando Russoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Yes: Progestin (synthetic Progesterone compounds found in hormonal contraception) can make you gain some weight. Implanon is an example.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
No: Implanon should not cause pain (except a small amount at the placement site)
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
5 minutes: Implanon can easily be placed in under 5 minutes.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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