3 or 5 years?

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Does nexplanon only last three years? Or five? i have it but they say it’s good for five years and remove and replace it then or earlier. But others say 3? Which is it? is there more of you with it saying it’s good for five?

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Depends on your doctor. Mine said 3 years

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I googled it. It said up to 5 years.

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This has been a hot debate. Apparently newer studies show it may last up to 4 or 5 years, and some medical places (like Planned Parenthood) are following that. However, per the actual manufacturers & the FDA, it’s still only effective for 3 years & should be removed/replaced at that point, no later. Not to mention, a lot of women report experiencing more or new side effects closer to that time (the 3 year mark) due to the hormone levels decreasing/changing. My Obgyn’s office will not prescribe them longer than 3 years unless/until it’s been officially approved by the manufacturers & FDA, and I personally agree with that! I’m on my third implant, my two previous implants were both replaced shortly before the 3 year expiration, and this current implant will be replaced at the 3 year mark as well. So, I say, if u want to be on the safer side, then u should get it removed/replaced near/on the 3 year mark.

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4 years. My old one *supposedly* expired after 3 years (but honestly it still worked up until I got a new one, so 3 yrs & 8mo)

3 or 5 years?

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