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Implanon is birth control method manufactured by merck pharmaceuticals. It is a single rod implant that is inserted under the skin in the forearm. It is a Progesterone containing long acting contraceptive with a duration of action of 3 years.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Brands

Nexplanon

Generic Drug

Etonogestrel

Side Effects

Common

Back pain
Weight gain
Abdominal pain
Pain
Headache
Dizziness
Nervousness
Nausea
No menstrual periods
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Visual changes
Breast pain
Emotional instability
Fluid retention
Change in vision
Excessive menstrual cramps
Emotional problems

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Related questions

A 40-year old asked:

Does implanon hurt?

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A 30-year old asked:

How does implanon work?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can implanon raise my BP ?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is implanon safe and effective?

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A 28-year old asked:

How much on average does implanon cost?

1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

Does the implanon work? Any side affects?

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A 18-year old female asked:

What are reasons nexplanon implanon can fail?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have a implanon can it make me gain weight?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is it normal to always be in pain on implanon?

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A 45-year old asked:

How much time did it take you to get implanon?

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A 53-year old asked:

Could I return to work after implanon fitting?

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A 19-year old female asked:

How much does implanon cost to get it removed ?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: implanon?

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A 21-year old female asked:

My implanon is displaced should I have it removed?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is the implanon still effective if it is displaced?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

How long is the implanon in your system after removal?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

Which GPs in the Discovery Health Network can remove an Implanon?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Is it possible for the nexplanon (formerly implanon) to expire early?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Does implanon loose its effect after a year or does it has the same effect ?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old asked:

I got the implanon. And feels bumpy w slight pain. I'm 10 days post procedure. Is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What to do if i'm on my second time taking implanon. I want to know if it's safe to go a third time?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I have the implanon for three yrs 2 months i want to have a baby is there a chance i could have one?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I was on implanon & had my af regularly. I had it removed 2 months ago & i haven't gotten my af, why?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

How is implanon removed exactly? Any risks? Have read horror stories online. Mine comes out next week. Nervous.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

I have had my implanon for a little over a year and I have had nothing but problems with it. How can I remove it for free?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I have also been told that at health departments, implanon is free, if you don't have insurance.. Could there be any truth to this?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Implanon removed 11/13. Cycle returned 11/29 light pink for 1/2 day turn brown for 1 1/2 day. Day 3 no cycle at all. What is going on?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I live in south carolina and, have had the implanon for 3 years and i'm looking for how much it would be to get it replaced, not just taken out.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

I have been on the implanon for over a year and iv seen current changes in weight. i eat heathy and excersise regulary but my weight doesnt change

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Implanon side effects, cost?

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