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There is no medical danger from leaving it in indefinitely, except that it no longer provides pregnancy prevention after three years.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf you leave the contraceptive implant in longer than its life, you can get pregnant. There is no medical danger from not having it removed.
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∙ 9y agoLeaving the implant in longer than three years has no side effects other than pregnancy. You can't count on it for contraception after three years.
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What happens if you forget to get the contraceptive implant replaced after 3 years...would it do any harm if it was just to be left in...would it get infected?
prob not just suppose to get it again but itll be alright
Do you need a bone scan after having a contraceptive implant for 3 years?
Bone scans are not recommended as follow up to any birth control method.
What are the long term cons of having the implanon fitted?
Implanon is a birth control implant. It's a small rod about the size of a match stick that is inserted in the arm and last for 2-3 years. Some potential side effects are nausea, bloating, dizziness, headache, and pain and redness around the implant site.
Can I be pregnant while on Nexplanon and have had a period for 3 weeks?
It is extremely rare to get pregnant on the contraceptive implant. It is one of the most effective methods of reversible contraception. If you are on the implant and bleeding, it is very unlikely that you're pregnant.
Is Implanon a single implant and is effective for 3 years?
Yes, Implanon is a single rid implant that is effective for three years.
I had one off sex with girl who has contraceptive implant in her arm for nearly 3 years due to come out September and i also used condom i slipped out it may have got some inside her am i safe?
yes and no yes on the prego no on if she had a std and passed it to you
How long should it be until my periods settle down.had a implanon implant in my arm 3 months ago..?
Irregular bleeding and spotting is a normal side effect of using hte contraceptive implant. In exchange for this inconvenience, you get top-tnotch pregnancy prevention.
Can you be pregnant if on implanon and haven't had a period in 3 months and have milk coming out of your breasts?
It's unlikely that you're pregnant on the contraceptive implant. Take a home pregnancy test if you have symptoms of pregnancy.
How long does it take to get pregnant after removing the contraceptive implant jadelle is it a day or month?
The Jadelle hormonal implants are one the most effective contraception methods. Each implant is good for up to five years and usually women can conceive after few weeks of getting the implants depending on the ovulation cycle.
I have had the Implanon implant for 2.5 yrs now with no periods during this time I have now had a very heavy period for 3 weeks is this normal?
Having a period for 3 weeks is never normal (particularly heavy). Please make an appointment to see your gynecologist.
When to stop taking contraceptive pills after 3 years of using it?
You can stop at any time. If you just want to stop because you have been on them 3 years you don't have to. You can be on the pill for years if you wish.
First time getting two periods in the same month been on BC implanon for a year and 3 months I feel heavy headed is this normal?
Bleeding is unpredictable on the contraceptive implant, so what you're experiencing could be normal.
