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How Effective is NEXPLANON?

Nexplanon is over 99%* effective in preventing pregnancy
NEXPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. NEXPLANON doesn’t have to be taken every day, and it is one of the most effective birth controls available.

*Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year.

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How Effective is NEXPLANON?

Nexplanon is over 99%* effective in preventing pregnancy
NEXPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. NEXPLANON doesn’t have to be taken every day, and it is one of the most effective birth controls available.

*Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used NEXPLANON for 1 year.

What are some birth control options?

This chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. Each box in the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart.

Fewer pregnancies

(Per 100 women in 1 year)

Fewer than 1 pregnancy

  • Implants (NEXPLANON)
  • Injections
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Sterilization
  • Birth control pills
  • Skin patch
  • Vaginal ring with hormones
  • Condoms
  • Diaphragm

10-20 pregnancies

  • No sex during the most fertile days of the monthly cycle
  • Spermicide
  • Withdrawal

85 or more pregnancies

  • No birth control

More pregnancies

Side effects of NEXPLANON

The most common side effect of NEXPLANON is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, 1 in 10 women stopped using NEXPLANON because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns, other frequent side effects that caused women to stop using the implant include mood swings, weight gain, headache, acne, and depressed mood.

Side Effects of NEXPLANON