Hi -- I had my first Nexplanon removed yesterday and it cannot be reinserted until Monday (insurance issues). I had sex a couple of days prior to the removal and my doctor said nothing about having had to abstain etc. although there was going to be a gap in protection. I didn't think to ask about se...

Do eyedrops of any kind affect it? Or nasal sprays? I ask as they also go into your bloodstream right?

I'vehad it in for a few months now. Really like it so far. One question: is it affected by vomiting or diarrhea at all? Doesn't seem like it will be but wanted to check.

Are there supplements that affect birth control apart from St. John's Wort? Specifically turmeric and the implant?

Is the implant affected by antibiotics? I had minor surgery last Friday and was given an IV of Mefoxin. It was just the one dose. This was exactly 10 days after I had the implant put in.

No problem, just wondered. Thanks!!

Oh, and as long as I can feel it, it's supposed to be working right? LOL it is weird.

Heather, thanks I have been mia for a bit so didn't see this. Btw, I noticed that your article mentions that the implant is effective after two weeks. In a lot of other places I have seen that it is effective after one week if not inserted during your period. Could you explain? Thanks in advance.

I did know about the irregular bleeding but was not sure how soon this may start to happen or how it might affect my "regular" cycke. I am just trying to figure out what to prepare for I guess.

Thanks for the info!

I got the nexplanon implant two days ago. Prior to that I hadn't been on birth control since the beginning of January. I was on pills. If I had continued on the pill I would have had a bleed next week. As it is I am not sure when I might have gotten my next period even without the nexplanon. However...

Oh I see you guys are so good! For a second there I was freaking out that I had not been safe after all. Good to know I was!!! Can I just say you guys are awesome? I read your post about your motivation for this site and just want to say thank you. I know a lot of us come here pretty desperate and w...

Okay.... I will admit i am confused then. How is it I was safe during my placebo week given that I have gone off the pill altogether after that week?

Was trying to explain to a friend that protection during entire placebo week is dependent on whether you took the previous three weeks' active pills correctly. Not on whether you take the next pack. I am correct right? This is what I understand from your info. I will send her your link too but I wan...

Hi: I posted last week about going off my pills after my current pack. I am in my placebo week (and got my withdrawal bleed hallelujah - I was worried). I am not currently using any other birth control as i understand i am still protected this week but will start doing so Sunday when I would normall...

Lol thanks. I appreciate it. I will stop worrying. Merry Christmas!

Thanks. I just always wondered how dangerous one missed pill was...especially in the middle of the pack. Not that missing any is a good idea but just looking to see how big a deal this is. As you say it's a moot point.

Thank you! You've helped a lot. I didn't know what the sperm living in you for a few days meant. One other question. I debated asking but might as well. I was out of town last weekend and after a night out with friends, on 12/19 don't explicitly remember taking my active pill. It's gone from the pac...

After having been on the pill for many years I will be going off it shortly. I have been on a 28 day combined pill (azurette). I am on my last active pill week. I start my placebo pills Sunday, December 27. I usually take them at night. I plan to simpy not take my next pack. I had sex (without other...