How soon does the implant start working?
The implant is effective right away if you get it within 5 days of the start of your period. Otherwise, it’s not effective at preventing pregnancy for the first 7 days after you get it inserted and you’ll need to use a backup method, like condoms or internal condoms, during that time to prevent pregnancy.
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