Question 1

is unprotected sex safe with a birth control implant?

Accepted Answer

No: You get no protection from any sexually-transmitted disease.

Question 2

i've been on the birth control implant for over three years now haven't got it taken out yet. i'm having signs i could be pregnant. is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Three years is the recommended time for removal.  Take a pregnancy test to find out.

Question 3

i have the birth control implant and its been itchy, throbbing and hurting a lot lately is there something wrong with it?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It would be prudent to get it checked out at the place where you got the implant. 
It is good that you are taking responsibility for your reproductive health.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 4

got nexplanon birth control implant 2 days ago. is it normal for the implant to move around in your arm? i don't want it to come out.

Accepted Answer

A little: The nexplanon will move around a little until it becomes encapsulated in scar tissue. It should not come out unless you are really pushing on it. Hope this helps.

Question 5

i got a birth control implant a week ago is it possible to break it in half? i've been having sharp pains in my arm since i think i broke it in half

Accepted Answer

Not likely: if you have so severe pain please get it checked by your physician

Question 6

will i be able to get pregnant right after the implant birth control (implanon, nexplanon) is removed ? i want to be able to have a baby right away !

Accepted Answer

Patience.: Patience is a wonderful virtue that all parents and all prospective parents should develop, prior to getting pregnant. That means a person who says, "I want to be able to have a baby right away!" (with an exclamation mark), is not likely ready to have a baby. Patience is so important. That being said, one might ovulate weeks after removing the implant, but in real life, it is not very predictable.

Question 7

i just got my nexplanon (birth control implant) 11 days ago. my partner came in me and i am worried that the nexplanon hasnt had enough time to work properly. what is the likely hood ill be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: Nexplanon will work immediately after installation, but is not "100%" preventative of pregnancy.  Progestins in the Nexplanon device will prevent pregnancy usually about 95-97 %.  If symptoms occur (breast tenderness, etc.) get a serum HCG test to be certain.

Question 8

is the birth control implant method a safe choice compared to other types?

Accepted Answer

Which implant?: Do you mean implanon/nexplanon (in your arm) or an iud (in your uterus)? Either are very safe methods, don't require you to remember to take anything, and are very effective contraceptives.

Question 9

i'm using implanon birth control. since taking an antibiotic i've been having a cycle every other week. before this it's been 2 years. shouldconcerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: First of all, you shouldn't relay on Implanon being effective for birth control if you have been on an antibiotic. Your cycles should settle down a month or so after finishing your antibiotic, if it doesn't, or if you develop fever, pelvic pain, or additional bleeding see your doctor.

Question 10

i've been on the birth control implant and i've out in so much waight in the two year. how can i lose waight with it. everything i try don't work at all?

Accepted Answer

Have to do severe: Calorie restriction or get the implant out and use something else.

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I've been on the birth control implant for over three years now haven't got it taken out yet. i'm having signs i could be pregnant. is it possible?

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I have the birth control implant and its been itchy, throbbing and hurting a lot lately is there something wrong with it?

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Got nexplanon birth control implant 2 days ago. is it normal for the implant to move around in your arm? i don't want it to come out.

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I got a birth control implant a week ago is it possible to break it in half? i've been having sharp pains in my arm since i think i broke it in half

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Will i be able to get pregnant right after the implant birth control (implanon, nexplanon) is removed ? i want to be able to have a baby right away !

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I just got my nexplanon (birth control implant) 11 days ago. my partner came in me and i am worried that the nexplanon hasnt had enough time to work properly. what is the likely hood ill be pregnant?

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Is the birth control implant method a safe choice compared to other types?

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I'm using implanon birth control. since taking an antibiotic i've been having a cycle every other week. before this it's been 2 years. shouldconcerned?

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I've been on the birth control implant and i've out in so much waight in the two year. how can i lose waight with it. everything i try don't work at all?

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