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A member asked:

I am on the birth control nexplanon. i have a sinus infection. if i had sex the night before i was prescribed antibioti would my implant be effective?

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Yes: The antibiotics won't effect the nexplanon's effectiveness.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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