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Can ingesting a tiny amount of marijuana impact your implanon birth control?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Very unlikely: This is not likely, but if you are really anxious use a second form of birth control in such times. A condom is easy to obtain and may help you relax - a good thing!!

Answered 1/6/2020

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