Family Planning Plus

Pregnancy is possible, but it could just be your body adjusting to the new level of hormones since you just had the implant removed.

If you are one week or more late for your next period, take a pregnancy test. Use first morning urine for the best results. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

In the meantime, if you do not wish to be pregnant, do not contine to have unprotected sex. Either abstain from sex or use condoms from start to finish for each act of sexual intercourse.

You may want to start another method of birth control for better protection. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. We can talk with you about all of your contraceptive options and help you choose one that best suits your lifestyle. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

If you are planning a pregnancy, it would be best to switch to condoms until your periods become more regular. Most experts advise women using hormonal methods to wait at least three months after stopping their method before attempting pregnancy.  Although the hormones are very quickly passed from your system, this time period will allow you to resume regular menstrual cycles so a pregnancy can be dated.  This also allows the uterine lining to thicken and provide a better site for the placenta to implant and grow.