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A member asked:

Will taking plan b make my regular birth control less effective in the future? i am on nexaplanon?

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Very unlikely: It seems very improbable that taking Plan B would interfere with the contraceptive effectiveness of Nexplanon. Both methods would appear more likely to have a “synergistic effect” and to reinforce your protection from getting pregnant.

Answered 11/14/2020

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