Nexplanon contains etonogestrel (a metabolite of the progestin hormone).
This product is a small implant that is sewn under the skin of the shoulder and ensures the continuous release of the hormone.
️The contraceptive effect lasts up to 3 years.
The implant has two effects:
-First of all, it prevents ovulation
-It also thickens the cervical mucosa, making it a barrier for sperm.
ADVANTAGES:
There is no possibility of infection and injury to the endometrium (as with an IUD).
Since the hormone bypasses the gastrointestinal system, there is less burden on the liver.
Eliminates the human factor of “impossible to miss a pill” when taking oral contraceptives.