A medical professional can insert a birth control implant into your arm.For up to 3 years, you can keep the implant.You should make an appointment with your doctor if you are nearing the time when you need to have the implant replaced or have it removed for other reasons.A small surgical procedure with a local anesthetic is needed to numb the arm.
Step 1: The implant should be removed when you check your user card.
When you get yourNexplanon implant, your healthcare provider will give you a user card that will tell you when you need to have the implant removed.It is important to know this date so that you can haveNexplanon removed by then.You need to haveNexplanon removed by October 10th of 2020.If you can't find your user card, ask your healthcare provider when the implant was inserted and when it needs to be removed.
Step 2: If family planning goals have changed, you should have the implant removed.
After your implant is removed, you can become pregnant.If you want to get pregnant, make an appointment to have the implant removed.You will be able to have a baby after it has been removed.If you don't want to get pregnant right away, you can use an alternative form of contraception until you are ready, such as birth control pills or condoms.
Step 3: If you would like to try a different form of contraceptive, schedule removal.
If you want to switch to a different form of contraception, you need to have the pill taken out first.Discuss your alternatives with your healthcare provider before you have the implant removed.It is important to use your alternative form of birth control immediately.Some women choose to removeNexplanon because of a change in their periods with either shorter or longer periods of bleeding.If you have any side effects, tell your healthcare provider so they can help you choose an alternative birth control method.
Step 4: You can make an appointment with your healthcare provider.
A small surgical procedure is required to remove theNexplanon implant.Make an appointment to have the implant removed at your doctor's office.
Step 5: The healthcare provider can palpate your arm to find the implant.
The healthcare provider will need to locate the implant before attempting to remove it.The area where the implant was inserted will be touched by the doctor or nurse who is going to remove it.To bring the implant to the surface of the skin, they may have to press on the back of your arm.The doctor or nurse should not make you feel any pain as they palpate the implant.
Step 6: If your healthcare provider can't find the implant, you should go for an x-ray.
It is important for your healthcare provider to locate the implant before they attempt to remove it.If they can't locate it, they'll have to have an x-ray.The doctor or nurse can order any of the tests to locate the implant.
Step 7: There will be a small pinch when you get the lidocaine shot.
Your healthcare provider will numb your arm with lidocaine to make the surgery easier.You will feel a stinging sensation when you get the lidocaine injection, as the needle goes in.After the numbing agent is used, you won't be able to feel the incision.The healthcare provider will clean the area where the surgery will take place to reduce the risk of infections.
Step 8: The doctor or nurse should be able to make an incision where the implant is located.
The doctor or nurse will make a small incision at a 45 degree angle to the implant near where the tip is located.They will push the implant out through the opening, grasp it, and pull it out the rest of the way.You don't have to do anything.While they are doing this, you might want to look away and focus on something else.It is possible for healthcare providers to place a needle under an implant to keep it close to the skin.You will not feel this either because of the lidocaine.Let your doctor or nurse know if you feel pain so that they can give you more lidocaine.
Step 9: If you want to useNexplanon, you need to request a replacement implant.
If you don't want to become pregnant and useNexplanon, you should tell your healthcare provider that you would like to replace the implant.They can put a new implant in after removing the old one.
Step 10: Ibuprofen or acetaminophen are good for pain.
You will likely be sore for a few days after your implant is removed.You can take over-the-counter pain killers if you are bothered by the procedure.Do not follow the manufacturer's instructions if you are unsure.
Step 11: An ice pack can be used to reduce pain.
Place the ice pack against your arm with a paper towel.It will numb the pain caused by removing the implant.Wait an hour before using another ice pack, then leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.Following your procedure, repeat this as needed.
Step 12: The pressure bandage should be left on for 24 hours and the incision bandage for 3 to 5 days.
You need to keep a pressure bandage on the wound for the next 24 hours.You will have a bandage on the site.For the next 3 to 5 days, keep this in place.Your doctor or nurse will give you instructions on how to clean and change bandages.
Step 13: You should watch for signs of an infection after the implant is removed.
After the removal of a Nexplanon implant, there are some effects on the body.If the swelling doesn't improve or you see signs of an infection, you should call your doctor.Swelling Redness Pus or drainage from the incision site are signs of an infection.