How do you feel after implant removal?
Mia Lopez
Updated on February 27, 2026
What should I expect after I get my implant removed? Overall, you should feel completely normal after getting your implant taken out. Your arm may feel tender or swollen around where the implant was for a few days. It may look bruised for a week or two.
What are the side effects after removing implant?
Your arm may swell a little. There could be some bruising in the area that might last a couple weeks. But generally, you should feel fine after they remove your implant. Any side effects that you had with Nexplanon -- like weight gain, headache, acne, and mood swings -- might ease once the implant is gone.What happens to your body after Nexplanon removal?
After the Nexplanon implant is removed, it is required that one watches for some signs of warning. There may be some numbness in the arm for a few days. As the numbness wears off, one may experience soreness for a day or two. During this period, over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken to relieve the pain.How long do hormones last after implant removal?
Coming off the hormones...Since the implant releases a small, continuous stream of progestin into the body over the course of the three years, once removed, your body immediately goes back to it's original fertility range and periods return to normal.
How long does it take for your body to go back to normal after Nexplanon removal?
It takes between 14 days to one month for fertility to return after Nexplanon removal.Are there side effects after the Implanon is removed? How long will it take to get pregnant?
Will I lose weight after removing my Implanon?
To sum up, you could notice you lose a few pounds right away after your IUD is removed. Yet it's also not unheard of to gain more weight, or have difficulty losing the weight you gained while the IUD was in place.When will I get my period after implant removal?
Most people return to their normal menstrual cycle and fertility within a month of removing the implant. If you do not want to be pregnant you need to use other contraception as soon as it is removed.How soon after implant removal will I ovulate?
Most women start to ovulate again within a few weeks of having their Implanon device removed. The time frame for conceiving after using Implanon is generally thought to be the same as when stopping other forms of hormonal contraception.Can the implant cause depression?
In a study of people using the etonogestrel implant for up to two years, 14% reported mood swings and 7% reported depression that was attributed to the implant (12).Can I get pregnant immediately after removing implant?
How long does it take to become pregnant after the implants are removed? Women who stop using implants can become pregnant as quickly as women who stop nonhormonal methods. Implants do not delay the return of a woman's fertility after they are removed.Can I exercise after Nexplanon removal?
exercise during this time.This can be removed after 24 hours.
How much weight did you gain on Nexplanon?
Implant (e.g. Nexplanon): It's unclear whether the implant contributes to weight gain. One study showed that after using the implant for a year, users had gained 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs), which was similar to the weight gained by people using the copper IUD (19).Is there a lawsuit against Nexplanon?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Nexplanon induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a heart attack, cardiac event or pulmonary embolism after using Nexplanon, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation.How long do implant side effects last?
Negative side effects usually go away after a few months, once your body gets used to your implant. You can use our birth control app to keep track of the side effects you may be having. The most common side effect is irregular bleeding (aka spotting), especially in the first 6-12 months.Can Nexplanon cause fatigue?
Problems sleeping, lack of energy, tiredness, or you feel very sad. Heavy menstrual bleeding.Why does my arm hurt after implant?
After the pain medication has worn off, your arm may ache a little where the implant was inserted, but it goes away quickly. You may have some tenderness or swelling around the implant for a few days and it may look bruised for a week or two.Can the implant give you anxiety?
No formal connection between the use of non-hormonal methods of birth control such as the copper IUD or condoms and increased risk of depression and anxiety has been made.Does the implant make you angry?
You may have unpleasant side effects.There is a chance that there will be complications with the insertion. Other common side effects are mood swings, weight gain, headache, acne, and a depressed mood. This is another way that the implant differs from the IUD.