The birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) may cause weight gain in some people while they’re using it, but this doesn’t happen to everyone. It’s not a very common side effect, and many people use the implant without gaining weight.
Everyone’s body is different, so birth control affects everyone a little differently. But birth control shouldn’t cause problems in your everyday life — it’s there to help you. So if you think the implant makes you gain weight and this bothers you, or if you notice other side effects that you don’t like, talk with a nurse or doctor (like the ones atyour closest Planned Parenthood health center). They may be able to help you find another type of birth control that works better for you. Thepill,patch,ring, andIUDare methods that won’t affect your weight. Many people try a few different methods before finding one that works well for them.
Once the implant is out of your arm, any side effects you had will fade. So if the implant causes you to gain weight, that should stop shortly after having the implant removed. And remember, once you stop using the implant, you’ll be at risk forpregnancy. So if you don’t want to get pregnant, make sure you use another method of birth control (likecondoms).
