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Does Implanon Have Any Effect On The Fetus?

Hi I had a Jandell implant out in 2014 Got it removed about appox 2 or so months ago but only 1 rod was removed, I m on the wwaiting list to get the last rod removed because they were unable to get to it,I have found out I m pregnant,would that 1 rod in my upper arm effect the pregnancy or baby ?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Implanon have not found to affect the fetus. You do not have to worry. Follow up with your doctor to get the last rod removed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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Does Implanon Have Any Effect On The Fetus?

Hello, Implanon have not found to affect the fetus. You do not have to worry. Follow up with your doctor to get the last rod removed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal