Is Nexplanon good for 5 years?

The implant is a small flexible rod placed under the skin of the upper arm. It releases etonogestrel, a progestogen that mainly prevents ovulation and also changes cervical mucus. The protection is tied to the implant being correctly inserted and still in place. A change in bleeding pattern does not by itself show that the implant has stopped working.

The planned replacement date is a useful safety boundary. Some medicines and herbal products can reduce hormonal contraception, so the date alone does not answer every question about protection.

Keep a record of the insertion date and arrange a review before the planned end date. At that visit, you can choose removal, replacement, or another contraceptive method. Do not try to remove the rod yourself. Tell the clinician about new medicines, pregnancy plans, changes in bleeding, or difficulty feeling the implant.

If you want continued contraception, arrange the next method before removal so there is no unintended gap. A hormonal coil is another long-acting option, while the etonogestrel implant rod page explains the implant material.

Arrange prompt medical advice if the rod cannot be felt, appears to be moving, or the skin becomes increasingly painful, swollen, red, or warm. Seek urgent care for severe arm symptoms, sudden chest pain, trouble breathing, or a severe allergic reaction. Contact a clinician about a positive pregnancy test or concerning bleeding, especially with pelvic pain or dizziness.

Ask: What is my exact replacement or removal date? Could any of my medicines affect it? What method can cover the changeover? Does the implant feel correctly positioned? Which bleeding changes should I report?