If you become pregnant while using NEXPLANON, you have a
slightly higher chance that the pregnancy will be ectopic
(occurring outside the womb) than do women who do not use birth control. Unusual vaginal bleeding or lower stomach (abdominal) pain may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy.
Can nexplanon cause miscarriage?
Although
it is extremely unlikely that you will become pregnant
while using Nexplanon, if you do, there is a slightly higher risk of having an ectopic pregnancy, which is when an egg develops outside of the uterus and cannot develop normally, ending in a miscarriage.
Can the implant harm an unborn baby?
Good evidence shows that
implants will not cause birth defects
and will not otherwise harm the fetus if a woman becomes pregnant while using implants or accidentally has implants inserted when she is already pregnant.
Do pregnancy tests work with nexplanon?
If you become pregnant while using Nexplanon®:
It is very unlikely
, but you can get pregnant while using this. Take a urine pregnancy test if you feel like you may be pregnant.
How can you tell if your pregnant while on nexplanon?
- a missed period.
- implantation spotting or bleeding.
- tenderness or other changes in the breasts.
- fatigue.
- nausea and food aversions.
- backaches.
- headaches.
- a frequent need to urinate.
When does the implant stop working?
You normally have a contraceptive implant for 3 years, but it can be left in and will continue to work for
up to 4 years
. The risk of getting pregnant during the 4th year is very low. If you're worried about getting pregnant, you could use condoms or the progestogen-only pill as well.
How can I get pregnant with the implant in my arm?
The implant is one of the most effective birth control methods out there — it's more than 99% effective. That means fewer
than 1 out of 100 people who
use the implant get pregnant each year. The implant works by releasing the hormone progestin into your body.
Can NEXPLANON run out before 3 years?
Nexplanon® can
be used for up to 3 years
. After 3 years the hormone supply runs out and the implant stops working, which means it must be removed.
Can I take Plan B while on NEXPLANON?
No interactions were found between Nexplanon and Plan B. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
What weeks are the highest risk for miscarriage?
- Weeks 0 to 6. These early weeks mark the highest risk of miscarriage. A woman can have a miscarriage in the first week or two without realizing she's pregnant. …
- Weeks 6 to 12.
- Weeks 13 to 20. By week 12, the risk may fall to 5 percent.
Why is my period late on nexplanon?
Progesterone-only forms of contraception like the Mirena IUD, Nexplanon implant, and Deprovera may also
cause light or non-existent periods
. Excessive exercise, weight change, stress: These can offset hormones and cause you to miss one or more cycles.
Why would nexplanon fail?
Of the remaining 127 cases, the most common reason for unintended pregnancy was failure to insert the implant in 84 women. Other reasons included
incorrect timing of insertion
(19 cases), expulsion of Implanon (3 cases) and interaction with hepatic enzyme-inducing medicines (8 cases).
Can you take a pregnancy test while on the implant?
Using the implant will not affect a pregnancy test
. If you do get pregnant while you are using the implant there is no evidence that it will harm the baby. The implant should be removed if you want to continue with the pregnancy.
How likely is it to get pregnant while on nexplanon?
NEXPLANON is over 99% effective (
less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year
) at preventing pregnancy, and you don't have to remember to take it every day.
Can the implant stop working?
Implants stop working once they are removed
and their hormones do not remain in the woman's body. Implant use does not affect a woman's ability to become pregnant, although fertility decreases with a woman's age.
