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I have had Norplant implanted in my arm for 9 years, it is supposed to be taken out after 5 can I still get pregnant?
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I have had Norplant implanted in my arm for 9 years, it is supposed to be taken out after 5 can I still get pregnant?
by jessib, Mar 19, 2007 12:00AM
Can anybody help?
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-M.D.-SP, Apr 10, 2007 12:00AM
Yes you can. The amount of progestin left in the rods by now is so low that you can likely get pregnant. Are your periods regular? The rods should be removed.
Member Comments (2)
by galjazzy, Mar 19, 2007 12:00AM
Hello I also had the norplant but I got rid of it after the 5th year 4 1/2 yrs ago. Right after the Norplant i took the pill for a year so I have been clean for abou 3 yrs and 1/2 and I have not been able to get pregnant don't know why. Dr says I'm fine and DH is fine also. I blame it on the the Norplant though.
by angieb78, Sep 24, 2008 06:44AM
A related discussion, how q2uickly can you get pregnant after norplant was started.
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