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A member asked:

I am on then contraceptive implant how effective is it ? nd if i keep going wee frequently does that mean i'm pregnant

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Dr. Monique Ruberu answered

Only 100% effective: The only 100% effective method is not having sex, everything else has a failure rate...

Answered 2/1/2015

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