Where In The Upper Arm Should The New Nexplanon Be Inserted If It Was Originally Located On The Inside Of The Arm?

Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2020

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Question : Hi, when a Nexplanon is being replaced, where in the upper arm should the new nexplanon be inserted if it was originally located on the inside of the arm?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upper part of arm or forearm

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Nexplanon can be inserted on the inner part of upper part of arm. Inner part of forearm can also be used.

2) Alternatively it can also be inserted on the inner part of arm or forearm of other hand.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Thank you!

If my first nexplanon was placed on the inner part of my left upper arm, can my nexplanon be placed there again?

My doctor inserted my second nexplanon on the bottom part of my upper arm. Could that be the reason why my periods are last for so long?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bottom of upper arm or other arm

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes. It can be placed in left upper arm at different site but better option is to place on the bottom of upper arm or upper part of other arm.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar