Why choose the Nexplanon implant?

In recent years, one of the most exciting trends in contraceptive research has been the development of a range of contraceptive methods designed to meet the needs of individual women.^24–29 The contraceptive implant is just one of the many options available to women and there are several advantages of using long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods such as Nexplanon.^{2, 28}

• The Nexplanon implant is highly effective and reliable.^6–13
• Independent of user compliance – the contraceptive method is there for as long as it is needed and the Nexplanon implant is associated with good user acceptability.²² 
• Reversible – fertility returns promptly after removal of the Nexplanon implant.^{6, 8–10}
• The use of LARC methods such as the contraceptive implant can avoid the regret that is associated with sterilisation.

The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends that LARC is offered to all women during contraceptive counselling and that all healthcare professionals should ensure that they have received sufficient information and training in order to provide this service.² According to NICE LARC guidance the contraceptive implant is more cost-effective than combined oral contraceptive use. Furthermore NICE states that contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices are more cost-effective than injectable contraceptives.²
 

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