Your periods may change significantly while using a contraceptive implant. Around 20% of women using the implant will have no bleeding, but almost 50% will have infrequent or prolonged bleeding. Bleeding patterns often remain irregular. These changes are not harmful.
Irregular bleeding is a common side effect and will usually settle down within 3 months. Whatever your bleeding pattern, the implant is still effective. If the bleeding does not settle or you are unhappy with the bleeding you can see a doctor for medications that can help with this.
The most common side effect is irregular bleeding (aka spotting), especially in the first 6-12 months. But most people on the implant get lighter periods, or their periods stop altogether while they have the implant. Other possible side effects that aren't as common include headaches, breast pain, and nausea.
Prior to surgery, most men were able to experience ejaculation (71%) and orgasm (80%) even though erectile capability was impaired or lost completely. The implantation of a prosthetic device did not interfere with ejaculation or orgasmic functioning.
DMPA injection (Depo-Provera)
It is a form of long-term birth control and also reduces or eliminates monthly bleeding. After one year of DMPA injections, 50% to 75% of women report having no periods. The longer you use DMPA , the more likely it is to stop your periods.
Anti-inflammatory medication, like ibuprofen, has been shown to reduce bleeding with the implant. If this is a safe medication for you to take, we recommend that it be the first medication that you try. A common recommend dose is over-the-counter ibuprofen 600-800mg every 6-8 hours for 5 days in a row.
If implanted correctly, it's more than 99% effective. Fewer than 1 woman in 1,000 who have the implant as contraception for 3 years will get pregnant. It's very useful for women who know they don't want to get pregnant for a while.
Contraceptive implant: more than 99% effective with perfect use. They work for 3 years, but can be taken out earlier. Fewer than 1 in 100 women using the implant will get pregnant in a year. Intrauterine system (IUS): more than 99% effective.
You may become pregnant as early as a week after the removal of NEXPLANON. After NEXPLANON is removed, and if you do not wish to get pregnant at this time, you should start another birth control method, such as condoms, right away. Women may have minor discomfort and some bruising following NEXPLANON removal.
The implant is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and does not impact future fertility. [1,5] It's possible to get pregnant within a week of implant removal, which is why it's important to either use backup contraception or have a prenatal care plan in place if you are hoping to conceive.
These mood changes may last for a few months, but treatment is rarely required as symptoms are mild and may present as irritability, anxiety, or feeling fatigued. Nausea and/or upset stomach. Vaginal dryness. Mild to moderate weight gain.
Even though implants have a higher effectiveness rate than the pill, there are other factors to consider. For example, if you always remember to take your birth control pills, you are better protected than if you forget them. In addition, implants and the pill have different potential side effects.
If the implant breaks or bends while in your arm, how the implant works should not be affected. Breakage or bending may occur due to external forces. The broken implant may move from the insertion site. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.
The most common birth control implant side effect is spotting (light bleeding or brown discharge), especially in the first 6-12 months. Sometimes the implant causes long-term spotting, or periods can get longer and heavier. But for most people, the implant makes their periods way lighter.
If the implant is fitted during the first 5 days of your menstrual cycle, you'll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. If it's fitted on any other day of your menstrual cycle, you'll need to use additional contraception (such as condoms) for 7 days.
You will need to abstain from sex or use a back-up method, like a condom, for 7 days after the procedure. This gives the implant time to start working properly. If you were taking a different form of birth control before getting Nexplanon you can continue to take it for the 7 days or as recommended by your doctor.
The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs — they're also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.
However, as with all types of surgery, problems can occasionally happen. The average failure rate of dental implants is around 2-3%, making implant surgery one of the safest and most successful dental procedures available.
These may include a change in the pattern of your periods (if you still have them), tender breasts, tiredness, or nausea. The easiest and safest way to check if you are concerned you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test.
How effective is the implant? The implant is one of the best birth control methods out there — it's more than 99% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use Nexplanon will get pregnant each year. It doesn't get much better than that.
Some women gain weight while using the implant and lose weight when it's removed, while others might experience the opposite effect.