ENTG New Removal Guidance (SGP Article in Press)

Podcast: Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast · Hector Chapa

Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

Welcome back to the show, everyone! Today, we are diving deep into one of the most effective, set-it-and-forget-it contraceptive options available: the Nexplanon implant. With a failure rate of about 0.05%, it is a powerhouse of birth control. You pop it just under the skin of the inner upper arm, and for up to five years, you are covered. Standard removal is usually a quick, straightforward, in-office visit. But what happens when you go to feel for the implant... and it’s not palpable? That single scenario can be incredibly anxiety-provoking—both for the patient lying on the table and for...