A member asked:

If you are on the impalaon for birth control how much extra protection do condoms give besides stds ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nexplanon alone 99+%: Nexplanon (formerly Implanon) is over 99% effective at preventing unintended pregnancy for entire three years of indicated use. However it does not prevent STIs. Use male or female condoms if need to prevent STIs; not needed for extra pregnancy prevention.

Answered 5/29/2015

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