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A member asked:

Nexplanon affected by doxycycline?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: The effectiveness of the Nexplanon at preventing pregnancy is not decreased by using doxycycline.

Answered 7/10/2020

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No treatment needed: antibiotics have no affect on the effectiveness of Nexplanon

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 8/16/2018

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