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Is It Safe To Have Unprotected Sex Few Days After Nexplanon Insertion?

gMy Dr put in my nexplanon 8 days after my period and i had unprotected sex 8 days after i had it put in my husband and i made sure he pulled out to lessen our chances but Im still nervous about getting pregnant. Did i allow enough time for the hormones to kick in my body to prevent pregnacy?
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
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Hi there ,
I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment option.

First of all do not panic.

Implants like Nexplanon ,if fitted in first 5 days of the menstrual cycle,it starts working within first 7 days. In a woman with regular cycles it is anyway safe period till day 10 of the cycle.So you can have unprotected sex in this condition.

If fitted later . you need to use barrier method like condom for at least next 15 days.

I will suggest you to use i pill or Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex activity.

If this time periods is lapsed by now, you can wait for your expected date of cycle or till 15 days after your sex activity , and get urine pregnancy test or blood beta HCG test done to rule out pregnancy.
As with Nexplanon , you may or may not get your nest cycle in a regular manner; just do not wait to get your next menses .

i hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar.
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Is It Safe To Have Unprotected Sex Few Days After Nexplanon Insertion?

Hi there , I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment option. First of all do not panic. Implants like Nexplanon ,if fitted in first 5 days of the menstrual cycle,it starts working within first 7 days. In a woman with regular cycles it is anyway safe period till day 10 of the cycle.So you can have unprotected sex in this condition. If fitted later . you need to use barrier method like condom for at least next 15 days. I will suggest you to use i pill or Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex activity. If this time periods is lapsed by now, you can wait for your expected date of cycle or till 15 days after your sex activity , and get urine pregnancy test or blood beta HCG test done to rule out pregnancy. As with Nexplanon , you may or may not get your nest cycle in a regular manner; just do not wait to get your next menses . i hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar.