Birth Control/My implanon

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Expert: - 8/5/2011


Question
Nine days ago I had the contraceptive implant inserted when I was not on my period. I received a leaflet that said use backup birth control for 7 days after insertion. Today is the ninth day and my boyfriend wants to not use a condom for sex today (we have both been tested for stds). Would not using condoms be okay for pregnancy prevention, or is my implanon effective?

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Hi Lindia,

I'm so sorry but I was not able to get your question until today. So I know you had to make a decision rather rapidly. No birth control method, in my opinion, is 100% safe in preventing pregnancy so there is always a slight chance of pregnancy. Also, be on the watch for side effects from implanon so let me know if you have any problems. My private email address is CHERYL51@aol.com so hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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