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A member asked:

Which is most effective at suppressing ovulation, the mini pill, the skyla iud, or the nexplanon implant?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ovulation: Are you wondering which contraceptive is more efficient? The IUD and Nexplanon both have high rates at preventing pregnancy because there is no user error involved as with the mini-pill.

Answered 9/21/2014

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I have had nexplanon implant since may and didnt have a period until November now I am having one every four weeks. If Im having a regular period could that mean the implant is not working and I am ovulating or is it normal?

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I just got my nexplanon implant removed after 1 yr. My cycle cycle began 1/29/13 imp removal 2/4/14. Still bleeding. Trying to conceive. When ovulate?

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Ive tried BCPs, IUDs, Nexplanon, the patch, the ring.. basically everything but shots, all varying hormone levels. Was fine for 3 years on the pill, but now every single birth control makes me bleed 4+ weeks nonstop. Why?!?!?!

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I believe there are only 5 contraceptive IUDs approved in the US, Paragard, Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla. Is Avibela one of them? if anyone knows anything about this particular contraceptive?

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