Can you still get pregnant with the implant?

The implant is one of the most effective birth control methods out there — it’s more than 99\% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use the implant get pregnant each year. The implant works by releasing the hormone progestin into your body.

How effective is the rod in the arm birth control?

The implant is one of the best birth control methods out there — it’s more than 99\% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use Nexplanon will get pregnant each year. It doesn’t get much better than that. The implant is so effective because there’s no chance of making a mistake.

Can the birth control rod fail?

The implant Hormonal implants are thin rods that are inserted under the skin in the upper arm (1). Although the implant is one of the most effective forms of birth control (1), it can fail if it’s not correctly inserted or if a person is taking antiepileptic drugs (12).

What is the success rate of the rod?

The implant is 99.9\% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Can the implant stop working?

Implants stop working once they are removed and their hormones do not remain in the woman’s body. Implant use does not affect a woman’s ability to become pregnant, although fertility decreases with a woman’s age.

Is the rod better than the pill?

But if you miss a day or two or take the pill it at different times of day, the pill becomes about 91\% effective. Once your doctor places the rod in your arm, you’re done. This low-maintenance birth control method provides a less than 1 in 100 chance of getting pregnant in the next year.

What stops the implant from working?

Some medicines can make the implant less effective, such as: medicines for HIV, epilepsy and tuberculosis. complementary remedies, such as St John’s Wort. some antibiotics, such as rifabutin or rifampicin.