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What is Nexplanon
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Etonogestrel, otherwise called NuvaRing, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Contraceptive implant therapy .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dose of Nexplanon is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Birth Control, Reproductive Age and Contraceptive implant therapy. The dosage also varies in accordance with the form of administration (e.g. Subcutaneous or Insert, extended release) specified in the table below.Warnings
Nexplanon ContraindicationsNexplanon Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nexplanon?
38 active studies are currently in progress to assess the potential of Nexplanon to provide Birth Control, Contraceptive implant therapy and Hormonal Contraception.Nexplanon Reviews: What are patients saying about Nexplanon?
Patient Q&A Section about nexplanon
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Does Nexplanon cause weight gain?
"Some people who use the birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) may experience weight gain, but this is not a very common side effect and many people use the implant without issue."
Can you get pregnant with Nexplanon?
"Nexplanon is one of the most effective birth control methods available, with a more than 99% rate of effectiveness. This means that pregnancy occurs in fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use Nexplanon in a year."
What is Nexplanon and how does it work?
"The Nexplanon implant is a small, thin rod, about the size of a matchstick. The implant releases hormones into your body that prevent pregnancy. A nurse or doctor inserts the implant into your arm, protecting you from pregnancy for up to 5 years."
What are the side effects of the Nexplanon?
"The side effects of this medication are: nausea, stomach cramping and bloating, dizziness, headache, breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, weight gain, and vaginal irritation and discharge. Additionally, pain, bruising, numbness, infection, and scarring can occur at the site where the rod is placed."