Good morning, can the Implanon NXT contraceptive implant break easily? Is a gentle blow enough? I have had an implant for a few days and I'm careful about the hand it's in, but I don't know how much I have to fear an accidental fracture and loss of effectiveness.
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
As you pointed out, "when it cannot be felt" additional security should be used. On the other hand, a broken implant will be felt under the skin. The inability to locate the implant may mean that it has moved and it is necessary to consult a doctor. In the leaflet, the manufacturer states that the damage to the implant itself does not affect its effectiveness.
In the leaflet it says to use a condom when we are unable to feel the implant at some point. Despite this, its fracture does not affect the effectiveness?
Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
The impact force necessary to break the Implanon NXT contraceptive implant has not been determined. However, a possible fracture or bending of the implant does not affect its effectiveness: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/37472/implanon-nxt-implant/apteki Normal functioning should not have a major impact on the durability of the implant. The risk of damage increases m.in with deliberate manipulation of the implant or contact sports.