I have had my birth control for almost 2 years now , I get it taken out in October .. The rod has gotten longer , could it be broken ? Please respond , I'm getting worried ..
Nexplanon - Can it break ??
Question posted by brianamarie on 3 March 2015
Last updated on 13 October 2018 by LousArk
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3 Answers
LousArk
14 Oct 2018
Yes they can break. See your doctor immediately.
Jessieamigo
14 Oct 2018
I fall on Sunday and I don’t know if I break it and my upper arm hurts
Rosebud2012
3 March 2015
Hello,
From what I read when I had my Nexplanon implant, it can break but it is fairly uncommon. The implant is very flexible. If it is broken, the most important thing to do would be to not separate the pieces. With a broken implant really the only concern would be getting all of the pieces out at the end of the three years. Because the implant has probably been covered in tissue to encase it by your body, if it is broken the pieces should stay in the same place as long as you don't try to move them.
Best wishes,
Rose
brianamarie
4 March 2015
Thank you so much for your comment , I am only worried because I had 2 periods month of January & I have been in very bad pain. I also go Friday for a scope to get my bladder extended . I didn't know if I could be pregnant , or have an ectopic pregnancy.
Rosebud2012
4 March 2015
Nexplanon is highly effective at preventing pregnancy but the last year you have it the dose gradually decreases. You may be experiencing symptoms from the decreased levels of hormones. If you start getting break through bleeding or have concerns about pregnancy your ob can probably give you a secondary pill to maintain hormone levels.
brianamarie
8 March 2015
Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it a lot. (:
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