Nexplanon side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Nexplanon. Common side effects include complication of device insertion among females, and foetal exposure during pregnancy among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 44,811 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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44,811 people who take Nexplanon and have side effects are studied.
What is Nexplanon?
Nexplanon has active ingredients of etonogestrel. It is used in birth control. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 45,519 Nexplanon users.
Number of Nexplanon reports submitted per year:

Nexplanon side effects by time on the drug *:
Nexplanon side effects by gender *:
Nexplanon side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Nexplanon?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on etonogestrel (the active ingredients of Nexplanon) and Nexplanon (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Nexplanon:
- Nexplanon (45,519 reports)
Common Nexplanon side effects:
- Heavy or prolong menstrual bleeding: 2,527 reports
- Weight increased: 1,827 reports
- Vaginal bleeding: 1,649 reports
All Nexplanon side effects from A to Z:
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