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Have Birth Control Rod Nexplanon Inserted In Arm. Had Sex. Periods Late. Cause?

I got the birth control rod Nexplanon inserted in my arm on the 15th of May 2013. Later on that day, i had sexual intercourse with no condom but we used the pullout method. I was supposed to start my period on the 20th of May 2013. I still have not started my period. I have gotten period like cramps during the time of when i was supposed to be on my period. Can the Nexplanon stop periods that early or am i pregnant?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

You have had intercourse, five days before the expected date of period that falls during the 'safe period', so the chances of pregnancy is less. Nexplanon should be implanted during the first 5 days of period to be on the safer side, as it will exert protection without a need for additional contraceptive method if implanted during this time.

If taken even 3 days before the expected date of periods, progesterone can stop periods. Nexplanon releases progesterone slowly and this may be the reason for the delay or absence of your periods.

Although the risk of pregnancy is minimal for you, please rule out pregnancy through blood test. Home pregnancy kits detect HCG level in urine which may not be positive so early. But blood tests will give you an accurate information about your status.

I hope this is useful to you.
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Have Birth Control Rod Nexplanon Inserted In Arm. Had Sex. Periods Late. Cause?

Hi. Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. You have had intercourse, five days before the expected date of period that falls during the safe period , so the chances of pregnancy is less. Nexplanon should be implanted during the first 5 days of period to be on the safer side, as it will exert protection without a need for additional contraceptive method if implanted during this time. If taken even 3 days before the expected date of periods, progesterone can stop periods. Nexplanon releases progesterone slowly and this may be the reason for the delay or absence of your periods. Although the risk of pregnancy is minimal for you, please rule out pregnancy through blood test. Home pregnancy kits detect HCG level in urine which may not be positive so early. But blood tests will give you an accurate information about your status. I hope this is useful to you.