Can nexplanon give a false negative?

Birth control cannot give you a false positive or a false negative. At-home pregnancy tests rely on a hormone called hCG to detect pregnancy. This hormone is not a component of any common birth control method including the pill or IUD.

Can taking birth control cause a false-positive pregnancy test?

Causes of an incorrect test result. Though pregnancy tests are highly accurate, there’s still room for error. A few issues can affect your results, but your birth control pill isn’t one of them. The hormones in your birth control pill don’t affect a test’s ability to detect hCG.

How do you tell if you’re pregnant on Nexplanon?

It is very unlikely, but you can get pregnant while using this. Take a urine pregnancy test if you feel like you may be pregnant. Call the clinic right away if it is positive.

Can the implant give you a negative pregnancy test?

Using the implant will not affect a pregnancy test. If you do get pregnant while you are using the implant there is no evidence that it will harm the baby.

Should I take a pregnancy test on nexplanon?

If you become pregnant while using Nexplanon®: It is very unlikely, but you can get pregnant while using this. Take a urine pregnancy test if you feel like you may be pregnant.

Can I get pregnant while on implant?

Implantable contraception is a very effective method of birth control. Over the course of 1 year, fewer than 1 out of 100 typical couples using the implant will have an accidental pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant increase if someone waits longer than 3 years to replace the tube.

Is a negative pregnancy test always right?

Home pregnancy tests are usually accurate, but researchers estimate that up to 5% of tests give a false negative — meaning the test says you aren’t pregnant when you actually are. There are a few reasons why you might get a false negative. You might be taking the test too early or after drinking too much water.

What should I know about my Implanon implant before getting pregnant?

Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you have an Implanon implant. The Implanon implant must be removed by the end of the third year after it was inserted and may be replaced at that time with a new implant. If you choose not to replace the implant, your ability to get pregnant will return quickly.

How does Implanon affect the lining of the uterus?

Implanon implant contains etonogestrel, a hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Etonogestrel also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

How is Implanon inserted?

Implanon is inserted through a needle (under local anesthesia) into the skin of your upper arm, just inside and above the elbow. After the implant is inserted, your arm will be covered with 2 bandages.

Is there a generic version of Implanon?

The Implanon brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. What is Implanon? Implanon implant contains etonogestrel, a hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).