Birth Control
Implant (Nexplanon)
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Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Jan 12, 2010
Updated:
Jun 24, 2015
Before the implant, Ashley had “PMS times a million.” Now the migraines and mood swings are gone. Plus, the implant is always there so she’s ready to go—if you know what we mean—any ol’ time. 24-7.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Ali, 17, implant
"It was super fast, super easy."
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Abigail, 19, implant
"It took about 15 minutes at the most."
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Rosa, 21, implant
"A "three-year thing" fits perfectly in my schedule."
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Kyesha, 29, implant
"I don't have a boyfriend now, but you never know."