What should you know about nexplanon after 3 years?

The end date is calculated from the insertion date and the product guidance used by your clinician. After that point, protection should not be presumed without a documented plan. Fertility can return after removal, so pregnancy intentions matter when choosing replacement, another method or no hormonal contraception.

Check your insertion record and book an appointment before the planned end date when possible. A trained clinician can locate and remove the rod, then discuss replacement or another option such as a Hormonal Coil. Until your clinician confirms coverage, use the backup method they recommend.

Arrange prompt care if the rod cannot be felt, seems to have moved, or the skin becomes increasingly red, hot, swollen or painful. Seek urgent help for severe allergic symptoms, heavy bleeding with weakness, or a positive pregnancy test with significant pain or dizziness.

Ask for the exact removal date, whether you need backup contraception now, how replacement will be timed, and what to do if you are considering pregnancy or cannot feel the rod.