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I am planning to get the birth control arm implant, i do weigh around 200 lbs (losing weight) will this affect how good the implant will work? or will it be less effective due to my weight? ( 200 lbs ) but i am losing weight currently?

Q: i am planning to get the birth control arm implant, i do weigh around 200 lbs (losing weight) will this affect how good the implant will work? or will it be less effective due to my weight? ( 200 lbs ) but i am losing weight currently?

: It will make no difference. Good luck with the wt.loss

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It will make no difference. Good luck with the wt.loss

Answered 9/22/2022

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A member asked:

I am planning to get the birth control arm implant, i do weigh around 200 lbs (losing weight) will this affect how good the implant will work? or will it be less effective due to my weight? ( 200 lbs ) but i am losing weight currently?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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