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Is the implanon more effective than depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?
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Yes, slightly better: While both Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and Implanon ( now Nexplanon) have failure rates of less than 1%, Implanon is a bit more effective.
Answered 6/30/2014
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