Birth Control - Implant System - Nexplanon - 3 Years
This is a flexible plastic rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm. When in place it releases a hormone to prevent pregnancy.
An implant birth control system is a flexible plastic rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm.. When in place it releases a hormone (progestin) to prevent pregnancy.
- Nexplanon is the only contraceptive implant that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The implant is inserted in your healthcare provider's office and can remain in place for three years.
A contraceptive implant system prevents pregnancy by:
- Suppressing the release of an egg from the ovaries
- Making the mucus around the cervix thicker, which stops the sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg
Your healthcare provider may recommend this type of birth control if you:
- Do not want to have to remember to take a pill every day
- Want a method of birth control that is quickly reversible
- Want a method of birth control that does not contain any estrogen
- Want a method of birth control that will decrease menstrual pain
A contraceptive implant may not be recommended if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated or:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients in the implant
- A history of blood clots, heart attack or stroke
- A history of liver disease or breast cancer
It is important to remember that a contraceptive implant does not protect against any STDs. If you are not in a committed relationship with a single partner, you should practice safe sex and use a condom during any sexual contact.
Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your birth control options. If you decide to use a contraceptive implant, ask your healthcare provider the following questions.
- What are the benefits and risks of using a contraceptive implant?
- How does a contraceptive implant compare with other types of birth control?
- What symptoms are normal while using the contraceptive implant? When should I be concerned?
- How do I care for the area where the implant was inserted?
- When do I need to use a back-up method of birth control?
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Birth Control - Implant System - NexplanonNexplanonContraceptive ImplantImplantFamily PlanningProgestinContraceptionBirth Control
An implant birth control system is a flexible plastic rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm.. When in place it releases a hormone (progestin) to prevent pregnancy.
- Nexplanon is the only contraceptive implant that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The implant is inserted in your healthcare provider's office and can remain in place for three years.
A contraceptive implant system prevents pregnancy by:
- Suppressing the release of an egg from the ovaries
- Making the mucus around the cervix thicker, which stops the sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg
Your healthcare provider may recommend this type of birth control if you:
- Do not want to have to remember to take a pill every day
- Want a method of birth control that is quickly reversible
- Want a method of birth control that does not contain any estrogen
- Want a method of birth control that will decrease menstrual pain
A contraceptive implant may not be recommended if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated or:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients in the implant
- A history of blood clots, heart attack or stroke
- A history of liver disease or breast cancer
It is important to remember that a contraceptive implant does not protect against any STDs. If you are not in a committed relationship with a single partner, you should practice safe sex and use a condom during any sexual contact.
Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your birth control options. If you decide to use a contraceptive implant, ask your healthcare provider the following questions.
- What are the benefits and risks of using a contraceptive implant?
- How does a contraceptive implant compare with other types of birth control?
- What symptoms are normal while using the contraceptive implant? When should I be concerned?
- How do I care for the area where the implant was inserted?
- When do I need to use a back-up method of birth control?
Source UHC.com
ProcedureRates.com helps consumers determine the average cost of common medical procedures in their location. By gathering and analyzing data from leading insurance providers across the US, patients can compare the estimated price of common medical procedures to determine their approximate out-of-pocket expenses. All rates are approximations and not guarantees based on data that is available to the consumer. There are currently 638 procedures available in our database. These results and the information contained within should in no way take the place of actual medical advice.
Do not avoid getting health care based on the information on this site. Not affiliated with any insurance provider, hospital, or medical professional. Prices are just estimates based on available data, and may vary based on plan, state, and provider. For informational purposes only.