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No period since july 2018, implant expired in july 2017 haven't removed it. took a cheap pregnancy test 12/10/18 - negative. any advice? could i be pregnant even if i still have the implant in my arm?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Implant expiring: The published date of implant expiration is generally well in advance of it's lack of effect. Clearly, you should continue to use birth control at this point, but obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, and do not depend on the implant.

Answered 11/6/2018

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A member asked:

No period since july 2018, implant expired in july 2017 haven't removed it. took a cheap pregnancy test 12/10/18 - negative. any advice? could i be pregnant even if i still have the implant in my arm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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