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Can nexplanon birth control fail if you gain weight??

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Nexplanon can cause some weight gain but it does not fail if you gain weight. :)

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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