Good evidence shows that implants will not affect the pregnancy or harm the fetus if a woman is already pregnant when implants are inserted or becomes pregnant while using implants.
Can you get pregnant on the implant?
Implantable contraception is a very effective method of birth control. Over the course of 1 year, fewer than 1 out of 100 typical couples using the implant will have an accidental pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant increase if a girl waits longer than 3 years to replace the tube.
How would you know if your pregnant on the implant?
- a missed period.
- implantation spotting or bleeding.
- tenderness or other changes in the breasts.
- fatigue.
- nausea and food aversions.
- backaches.
- headaches.
- a frequent need to urinate.
What happens if you get pregnant on nexplanon?
If you become pregnant while using NEXPLANON, you have a slightly higher chance that
the pregnancy will be ectopic
(occurring outside the womb) than do women who do not use birth control. Unusual vaginal bleeding or lower stomach (abdominal) pain may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy.
Will a pregnancy test work if you have the implant?
Using the implant will not affect a pregnancy test
. If you do get pregnant while you are using the implant there is no evidence that it will harm the baby. The implant should be removed if you want to continue with the pregnancy.
How can I get pregnant with the implant in my arm?
The implant is one of the most effective birth control methods out there — it's more than 99% effective. That means fewer
than 1 out of 100 people who
use the implant get pregnant each year. The implant works by releasing the hormone progestin into your body.
Can the implant stop working?
Implants stop working once they are removed
and their hormones do not remain in the woman's body. Implant use does not affect a woman's ability to become pregnant, although fertility decreases with a woman's age.
Can I get pregnant with expired Nexplanon?
Once it expires, it no longer protects against pregnancy. To continue having effective birth control, you can have a
new Nexplanon device implanted
or begin using another form of birth control.
What is the chance I'm pregnant?
For most couples trying to conceive, the odds that a woman will become pregnant are
15% to 25% in any particular month
. But there are some things that can affect your chance of getting pregnant: Age.
What can stop the implant from working?
- medicines for HIV, epilepsy and tuberculosis.
- complementary remedies, such as St John's Wort.
- some antibiotics, such as rifabutin or rifampicin.
Do you need to pull out with Nexplanon?
He or she will then use a scalpel to make a small incision near the site of the implant. Procedural instruments are then used to locate and remove the implant. A new Nexplanon can be inserted at this time if you want to continue using this form of contraception.
Nexplanon must be removed on or before the 3-year mark
.
Should I take Plan B if I'm on Nexplanon?
No interactions were found between Nexplanon and Plan B. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
How soon after unprotected can I test for pregnancy?
You can carry out most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don't know when your next period is due, do the test
at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex
. Some very sensitive pregnancy tests can be used even before you miss a period, from as early as 8 days after conception.
When do pregnancy symptoms start?
Other than a missed period, pregnancy symptoms tend to really kick in
around week five or six of pregnancy
; 60% of women experience some signs or symptoms of pregnancy as early as five or six weeks after the last menstrual period. 1 Symptoms tend to develop abruptly.
When should I take a preg test?
You should wait to take a pregnancy test until
the week after your missed period
for the most accurate result. If you don't want to wait until you've missed your period, you should wait at least one to two weeks after you had sex. If you are pregnant, your body needs time to develop detectable levels of HCG.
