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Can the contraceptive implant stop working or break ?

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3 years: Nexplanon implant is highly effective for 3 years. It would be extremely unlikely for it to break. Even the most reliable contraceptive methods are only about 99.5% effective.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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