So, the whole birth control thing is a journey, right? I’ve been on Nexplanon for a while, and let me tell you, it’s been a mixed bag. I mean, not having to remember a pill every day? Awesome. But the side effects? Not so much. I finally decided it was time to get this little rod out of my arm. I thought, “Where do I even go for this?” Naturally, Planned Parenthood came to mind. I remembered they do all sorts of reproductive health stuff, so I figured they could probably handle a Nexplanon removal.
Making the Call
First things first, I had to see if my local Planned Parenthood actually offered this service. I hopped on my phone and gave them a call. The person on the phone was super nice and confirmed that, yes, they do remove Nexplanons. What a relief! They scheduled me for an appointment the following week, and that was that.
The Appointment
When the day came, I was a little nervous. I mean, it’s a minor procedure, but still, it’s something being taken out of your body. I arrived at the Planned Parenthood, checked in, and waited for my turn. The waiting room was pretty standard, nothing too fancy. Once my name was called, I followed the nurse into an examination room.
The Removal
The nurse, who was very friendly and reassuring, explained everything that was going to happen. She told me she’d give me a shot of local anesthetic to numb the area around the implant. I barely felt that shot, just a tiny pinch, and then my arm started to feel a bit numb. Once the area was numb, she made a small incision where the implant was located. It sounds worse than it is. Honestly, I didn’t feel a thing. She then carefully removed the Nexplanon rod. The whole thing took just a few minutes. It was way quicker than getting it put in! She put a small bandage over the incision and gave me some aftercare instructions.
Aftercare
The aftercare was pretty simple. I just had to keep the area clean and dry, and change the bandage as needed. My arm was a little sore for a day or two, but nothing major. I was also told to avoid heavy lifting for a few days, but that was easy enough to follow.
Cost and Insurance
Now, about the cost. I was pleasantly surprised. Since I have insurance, the removal was totally covered. I’ve heard that even without insurance, the cost at Planned Parenthood is pretty reasonable compared to other places. They even work with you if you don’t have insurance to see if you qualify for any programs to help cover the cost.
Overall Experience
Overall, my experience getting my Nexplanon removed at Planned Parenthood was positive. Everyone was professional, kind, and made me feel comfortable. If you’re thinking about getting your Nexplanon removed, I definitely recommend checking out Planned Parenthood. It’s a quick, relatively painless process, and they make it as easy as possible.
- Called Planned Parenthood to confirm they offered Nexplanon removal.
- Scheduled an appointment for the following week.
- Arrived at the appointment and checked in.
- Received a local anesthetic to numb the area.
- Underwent a quick and painless removal procedure.
- Followed simple aftercare instructions.
- Enjoyed a cost-effective experience thanks to insurance.
All in all, it was a smooth and stress-free experience. So glad to have that little rod out of my arm! Onto the next chapter of my birth control journey, whatever that may be!
