PRIVATE CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT FITTING | CAMBRIDGE

Private Contraceptive

Implant Fitting

At Women's Wellness Clinic, we offer private Nexplanon contraceptive implant fitting at our CQC-registered clinic in Cambridge. Whether you are having an implant for the first time or replacing an existing device, our experienced women's health GPs provide same-week appointments with no long waiting lists.

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About the Nexplanon Contraceptive Implant

Nexplanon is a small, flexible rod inserted just under the skin of your upper arm. It releases progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent pregnancy for up to three years. It is over 99% effective and is a reliable, long-acting method.

  • Long-term protection: Nexplanon is licensed for three years after insertion. It must be removed and replaced, or an alternative contraceptive method used, at or before the three-year mark.

  • 99% effective: Less than 1 in 1000 women become pregnant while using this method.

  • Quick procedure: Insertion is a minor procedure performed in-clinic, taking only a few minutes once the area is numbed.

  • Patient responsibility: It is your responsibility to keep a record of your implant's expiry date. You will be given a patient card at the time of fitting.

Pricing

Service

Implant insertion

Impland insertion & removal (replacement)

Pre-appointment telephone consultation

In-person only at our CQC-registered Cambridge clinic. All new patients must book a 15-minute telephone consultation (£75) or a 30-minute contraception appointment (£150, online or in person) before their fitting procedure can be booked. This is to make sure you have all your questions answered and that this is the right option for you.

Need to have your implant removed? See our private contraceptive implant removal page.

Nexplanon Implant Replacement

If your current implant is due for replacement, we can remove the old device and fit a new one in a single 30-minute appointment. Many women choose to replace their implant privately to avoid NHS waiting times. If you are unsure when your implant expires, check your patient card or contact us and we can advise.

Price

| £350

| £400

| £75

Ensuring No Chance of Pregnancy Prior to Fitting

It is crucial that there is no chance of pregnancy at the time of fitting. Please follow these guidelines before your appointment:

  • Sexual activity: Do not have unprotected sex from the start of your period until the insertion, unless you are using a reliable and consistent method of contraception.

  • Oral contraceptives: If you are taking the pill, continue to take it carefully up until the day of fitting and for 7 days after.

  • Contraceptive injection: If you have had a contraceptive injection, come before it runs out — within 12 weeks and 5 days of your last injection.

  • Existing coil: If you have a coil in place, we prefer to fit the implant first and then remove the coil at least one week later.

  • Out-of-date implant: If your current implant has expired, avoid sex for 21 days (3 weeks) before your appointment to ensure a pregnancy test is valid.

  • Condom failure and emergency contraception: If you have experienced a condom failure and taken emergency contraception in the 21 days before fitting, we may not be able to fit the implant until you have had a normal period.

Preparing for Your Implant Fitting Appointment

  • Nutrition: Please eat before your appointment.

  • Pain relief: You may take paracetamol approximately one hour before the procedure to minimise discomfort.

  • Allergies: Please inform your clinician of any allergies to local anaesthetic or dressings.

  • Duration: Your appointment is approximately 30 minutes. Where possible, it may be less stressful to leave children at home, though we will do our best to accommodate where needed.

The Fitting Process

Implant insertion is a minor procedure performed by one of our trained clinicians:

  1. A small amount of local anaesthetic is used to numb the area on your upper arm.

  2. The Nexplanon rod is inserted just under the skin using an applicator.

  3. Your clinician will ask you to feel the device after insertion to confirm placement.

  4. Steristrips and a pressure bandage are applied to the site.

Please avoid heavy lifting or strenuous arm exercise in the days following insertion. Do not push or manipulate the device as there is a small risk of migration if disturbed.

Aftercare Following Implant Fitting

  • Steristrips and bandage: Steristrips are placed over the insertion site to aid healing. A pressure bandage will be applied to reduce bruising or swelling.

  • Keep area clean and dry: Please keep the area clean and dry for 5 days.

  • Bandage removal: The pressure bandage can typically be removed after 24 hours.

  • Bruising and swelling: Some bruising or swelling at the site is normal and will settle.

  • Scarring: A small scar will typically form, which will fade over time.

  • Checking the device: Check the device periodically over the three years. If you cannot feel it, seek medical advice from your GP or family planning clinic immediately.

  • Patient card: You will be given a card with details of the arm the implant has been placed in, the insertion date, and the date it is due for removal or replacement. It is your responsibility to ensure it is removed or replaced on time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Implant Fitting

  • The Nexplanon implant is effective for up to 3 years from the date of insertion. It must be removed or replaced at or before this point. You will be given a patient card at your fitting appointment with your insertion date and the date your implant is due for removal or replacement. It is your responsibility to keep track of this date.

  • Yes. We offer a combined removal and replacement service in a single 30-minute appointment, at a combined price of £400. This is a popular option for patients whose current implant has reached or is approaching its 3-year expiry. If you are switching to a different contraceptive method rather than replacing like-for-like, we can discuss your options at the same appointment.

  • Discomfort is minimal for most patients. The area is numbed with a local anaesthetic before the procedure, which itself takes only a few minutes. You may wish to take paracetamol approximately one hour before your appointment. Some bruising or mild tenderness around the site is normal in the days following insertion.

  • Implant insertion is £350. A combined insertion and removal (replacement) is £400. New patients are also welcome to book an optional 15-minute telephone consultation for £75 prior to their appointment.

  • If at any point you cannot feel your Nexplanon implant, seek medical advice promptly, either from your GP, a family planning clinic, or contact us directly. In rare cases an implant can migrate from its original position and should be assessed. Do not assume it has simply moved: undetected migration can affect contraceptive reliability.