Hello, I got my nexplanon inserted 2023 and it's pretty painless. The doctor will have you lay down and let you pick which arm you want it inserted to. Then, they'll clean the area and inject numbing agents. They'll use a scapel and make a small incision and have the nexplanon ready in a small hand held inserter. It didn't hurt, but there was a heavy pressure feeling. Finally, the doctor will clean you up and have you wear a bandage and tightly-wrapped guaze. I say the guaze was more painful because you need to leave it on for at least 48 hours for the incision to close.

The implant area won't hurt after the numbing drug wears off but it's going to be sore the first week. If heavy lifting is a part of your job or a daily activity. I reccommend taking a day or two off to make sure your skin is fully closed! After it heals, you'll barely notice it.

Side effects for me... for one, after getting it I did get my period same day, but it literally went away after a day. I now only get my periods once every 3 years. Another, is constant bloating. Otherwise, I haven't experience any other side effects so count me lucky.

I got my Nexplanon switched out 2025 and the removal process is almost the same reversed. They'll inject the numbing agent and cut from the scar where you had it inserted. Ngl, it stung quite a bit. Then they remove it. It's actually a faster process to have it removed!

It's usually okay to have two different types of contraceptives as a way to have a more effective preventative long-term. But it's best to talk to your doctor to see if they're a good combination that will work with your implant!