Information Density: NEXPLANON – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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NEXPLANON is now approvedfor up to 5 years to prevent pregnancyNEXPLANON is a long-acting prescription birth control for the preventionof pregnancy in women that lasts for up to 5 years.††NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.Learn How NEXPLANON Works
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NEXPLANON is nowapproved for up to 5 years toprevent pregnancyNEXPLANON is a long-acting prescriptionbirth control for the prevention of pregnancyin women that lasts for up to 5 years.††NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.Learn How NEXPLANON Works
[H4] ALREADY ON NEXPLANON?
Learn what comes next and register your NEXPLANON for resources and reminders.Register My NEXPLANON
[H2] NEXPLANON works by preventing ovulation
NEXPLANON works by using a hormone that stops an egg from being released by your ovary and prevents sperm from reaching the egg. It also changes the lining of your uterus.Find a Doctor
[IMG: Over 99% Effective: Less Than 1 Pregnancy per 100 Women Who Used NEXPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque for 1 Year]
[IMG: Over 99% Effective: Less Than 1 Pregnancy per 100 Women Who Used NEXPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque for 1 Year]
[H2] NEXPLANON is just as effective as the pill without the daily hassle
This is birth control you don’t have to take every day. NEXPLANON is a small, flexible implant that prevents pregnancy in women for up to 5 years.† The study that extended NEXPLANON's use for up to 5 years included women of varying body weights.**†NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.**Women weighing more than 130% of their ideal body weight were not included in years 1-3 of clinical trials. In years 4-5, women who had a body mass index ranging from 17.2 to 64.3 kg/m2 were included.Get the Details
[H2] It's reversible
NEXPLANON is reversible. If your plans change, it can be removed by a trained healthcare professional at any time during the 5-year period.Learn More About Removal
[H2] Side effects of NEXPLANON
The most common side effect of NEXPLANON is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, 1 in 10 women stopped using NEXPLANON because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns, other frequent side effects that caused women to stop using the implant include mood swings, weight gain, headache, acne, and depressed mood.Side Effects of NEXPLANON
[H2] COMMON QUESTIONS
[H3] Questions to talk through with your doctor
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of NEXPLANON.View All FAQsDownload QuestionsIs NEXPLANON a long-acting birth control? Yes, NEXPLANON is a small (about the size of a matchstick), thin, and flexible birth control implant that provides 5 years† of continuous pregnancy prevention. It's placed discreetly just under the skin on the inner side of your non-dominant upper arm by a trained healthcare professional.†NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.Is NEXPLANON an IUD?No, it's not an intrauterine device (IUD). It is an implant that is placed in your arm. Like an IUD, it's a long-acting birth control option. NEXPLANON lasts for 5 years.††NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.How big is NEXPLANON?NEXPLANON is 1.6 inches (4 cm) in length, about the size of a matchstick.How does NEXPLANON work?NEXPLANON is a hormone-releasing birth control implant for use by women to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years.†NEXPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. NEXPLANON also thickens the mucus in your cervix, and this change may keep sperm from reaching the egg.NEXPLANON also changes the lining of your uterus.†NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.Does NEXPLANON work as well as the pill?NEXPLANON is over 99% effective (less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year) at preventing pregnancy. NEXPLANON is one of the most effective forms of birth control available.What if I change my mind and want to stop using NEXPLANON before 5 years?A trained healthcare professional can remove the implant at any time within the 5-year period. You may become pregnant as early as the first week after removal of the implant. If you do not want to get pregnant after removal of the NEXPLANON implant, you should start another birth control method, such as condoms, immediately.Implant not actual size.

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[H4] HOW NEXPLANON WORKS
[H2] NEXPLANON works to prevent pregnancy in several ways.
Once it gets inserted, it releases a steady, low dose of progestin, a hormone that works to prevent pregnancy in 3 ways:Stops ovulation by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary.Thins the lining of the uterus, which makes implantation of the egg more difficult.Thickens mucus in the cervix, which makes it harder for the sperm to reach the egg.
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[IMG: Diagram Showing How NEXPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque Works in a Woman]
[H4] HOW NEXPLANON WORKS
[H2] NEXPLANON works to prevent pregnancy in several ways.
Once it gets inserted, it releases a steady, low dose of progestin, a hormone that works to prevent pregnancy in 3 ways:Stops ovulation by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary.Thins the lining of the uterus, which makes implantation of the egg more difficult.Thickens mucus in the cervix, which makes it harder for the sperm to reach the egg.
[IMG: Over 99% Effective: Less Than 1 Pregnancy per 100 Women Who Used NEXPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque for 1 Year]
[IMG: Over 99% Effective: Less Than 1 Pregnancy per 100 Women Who Used NEXPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque for 1 Year]
[H2] NEXPLANON is just as effective as the pill without the daily hassle
This is birth control you don’t have to take every day. NEXPLANON is a small, flexible implant that prevents pregnancy in women for up to 5 years.† The study that extended NEXPLANON's use for up to 5 years included women of varying body weights.**†NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.**Women weighing more than 130% of their ideal body weight were not included in years 1-3 of clinical trials. In years 4-5, women who had a body mass index ranging from 17.2 to 64.3 kg/m2 were included.Get the Details
[H2] NEXPLANON is inserted during an outpatient office visit
Typical insertion takes a few minutes# and is performed under a local anesthetic. In clinical studies, 5.2% of patients felt insertion-site pain. NEXPLANON can be removed at any time during the 5-year period.#In a clinical trial, the mean insertion time (from the removal of the protection cap of the applicator until retraction of the needle from the arm) was 27.9 ± 29.3 seconds.Learn More About Insertion
[H2] Side effects of NEXPLANON
The most common side effect of NEXPLANON is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, 1 in 10 women stopped using NEXPLANON because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns, other frequent side effects that caused women to stop using the implant include mood swings, weight gain, headache, acne, and depressed mood.Side Effects of NEXPLANON

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[H4] How Effective is NEXPLANON?
Nexplanon is over 99%* effective in preventing pregnancyNEXPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. NEXPLANON doesn’t have to be taken every day, and it is one of the most effective birth controls available.*Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year.
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[H4] How Effective is NEXPLANON?
Nexplanon is over 99%* effective in preventing pregnancyNEXPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. NEXPLANON doesn’t have to be taken every day, and it is one of the most effective birth controls available.*Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year.
[H2] What are some birth control options?
This chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. Each box in the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart.Fewer pregnancies(Per 100 women in 1 year)Fewer than 1 pregnancyImplants (NEXPLANON)InjectionsIntrauterine devicesSterilizationBirth control pillsSkin patchVaginal ring with hormonesCondomsDiaphragm10-20 pregnanciesNo sex during the most fertile days of the monthly cycleSpermicideWithdrawal85 or more pregnanciesNo birth controlMore pregnancies
[H2] Side effects of NEXPLANON
The most common side effect of NEXPLANON is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, 1 in 10 women stopped using NEXPLANON because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns, other frequent side effects that caused women to stop using the implant include mood swings, weight gain, headache, acne, and depressed mood.Side Effects of NEXPLANON

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[H4] REMOVAL & AFTERCARE
getting Nexplanon removedA trained healthcare professional can remove NEXPLANON at any time during the 5-year period.††NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.
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[H4] REMOVAL & AFTERCARE
getting Nexplanon removedA trained healthcare professional can remove NEXPLANON at any time during the 5-year period.††NEXPLANON must be removed by the end of the fifth year.
[H2] Getting NEXPLANON removed
Removal of NEXPLANON involves a minor surgical procedure by a trained healthcare professional and can be performed in the office through a small incision in your arm where NEXPLANON is located.
[H2] Healing from the removal procedure
Women may have discomfort and some bruising following NEXPLANON removal.Similar to when you get NEXPLANON, you will want to wear your pressure bandage for a full 24 hours and leave your adhesive bandage on for 3-5 days.For complete removal care instructions, you may get details by following the link below.Details on removal care
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[H4] Removal Aftercare
[H2] Your NEXPLANON implant was just removed
Here is some helpful information on what you can expect and how to care for your removal site.24 Hours
[H3] Wear your top bandage
The compression bandage helps minimize bruising.3-5 Days
[H3] Keep your implant site covered
While the insertion site is healing, keep the area covered with a smaller bandage.
[H2] Getting pregnant after NEXPLANON
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.If you want to get pregnant, please consult with your doctor.See more about pregnancy after NEXPLANON
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