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Got implant 3 weeks ago. the bar is poking under the skin near the point of insertion. not painful but worried about effectiveness against pregnancy?
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It will still work: The implant will still infuse the hormones necessary to prevent pregnancy in its current location.
Answered 2/22/2017
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Still effective: The implant does not sound like it is positioned correctly, either poorly placed originally or it has migrated from where it was placed. It should be palpable but not obviously visible and it should not be right at the point of insertion. This should not compromise effectiveness, at least right away, but you ought to have it looked at.
Answered 1/5/2019
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