New York, NY
A 18-year-old female asked:
Been on nexplanon over 1 year, taking cefalexin for paronychia.no condoms w husband been having sex should i worry antibiotic makes it less effective?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carmen Barnesanswered
Integrative Medicine 15 years experience
Drug interaction: No, you should not worry. Some antibiotics can decrease the efficacy of oral birth control pills. This happens due to interaction of the antibiotic with the liver enzymes, which are also used to metabolize ORAL birth control pills. Since your Nexplanon is not an oral medication, its efficacy should not be affected by your antibiotic.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Related questions
A 24-year-old female asked:
I have had nexplanon for a year now. A month ago I had a condom break and took a plan b. Could the plan b cause a change to my hormones and cause me to ovulate? I had unprotected sex last night should I take another plan b?
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Nexplanon is an effective hormonal contraceptive. It lasts up to 3 years. It is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. You are protected no ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Mar 31, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
On nexplanon for almost a year now. also having sex with condoms. breast are tender/sore but no period. what could be the issue?
Dr. Sunil Harianswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Could be normal: Or you could be pregnant. This could be a result of normal hormonal variation (nexplanon doesn't suppress it completely), or you could have had a nex... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
748 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
It's June 25th and i still haven't got my period yet. Ive had nexplanon for 2 years and with sex we use condoms. I'm getting worried. Should I be?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No, but can do test: A urine pregnancy test, done correctly, gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
View all answers
A 20-year-old female asked:
I'm 202lbs , & a 5"4 women. I've had the nexplanon implant for over 2 years now. A couple days ago me and my bf had sex and the condom broke. Am I ok?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Nexplanon: You are on Nexplanon which is one of the most effective birth control methods. Using condoms also helps prevent STD transmission but you were already... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
931 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Hi, I had my nexplanon removed after 3 years on February 2nd. I had sex February 4th. We used a condom, but it broke. Around 22 hours later, I took a plan b pill. Can I be pregnant??
Dr. Daniel Bermananswered
Specializes in Dentistry
I don’t think so. But I would contact OB-GYN
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 10, 2023
Last updated Sep 27, 2017
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.