? should I test even though I'm on birth control

[leckert]

Story is - I'm using the Implanon implant but I had to take some antibiotics for tonsillitis a couple of weeks back now - finished them Thursday week ago (last Thurs in Nov). I was warned to have back up protection while taking the antibiotics (I remember that from taking the pill before having my DS). However a couple of days later after finishing we BD but didn't use extra protection (not entirely sure we're ready for another munchkin yet). I think from memory I used to have to wait about 7 days after completing a course of medication to BD without protection. This week after going to the loo I had a couple of spots (I think I had implantation spotting with DS).

Sooooo...... big question - should I do a PG test?

(I'm still breastfeeding DS about 3 times a night and he gets about 2 bottles of expressed milk during the day while I'm working as well.)

[Aligater]

You could probably test just for peace of mind but the risk is very low even lower than with the pill. I think its only with 1 or 2 antibiotics that the problem is so they tell you to take precautions with all. Thats what my Dr told me when I was on it. Plus BF so offten would be extra coverage

[leckert]

I suppose my next question is when should I test? (If I do test?)

[angelaartsstudent]

Yes, I would test. My current pregnancy got through the pill (which has never failed me before) and the morning after pill.

Have heard a few stories of women getting preg on Implanon, but not many, it's generally very, very effective.

I guess test if you don't get a period? (Assuming you normally get one on the Implanon)

[*Ash*]

Do you know what day your period is due? If it was me, I would test on that day.
I hope you get the outsome that your heart desires.

[leckert]

I haven't yet had a period while on the implant and I'm still breastfeeding a fair bit (for a 17mth old- 5+ feeds/24hrs) so I guess that's why the question. I'm thinking maybe next week for a test- so about 14 days after we BD.

[angelaartsstudent]

Technically, no period should mean that the Implanon is doing it's job and you're not ovulating, but ja, I'd go with the 14 days just in case.

[leckert]

Right - so around next Thurs is the big morning ...... will let you know

[UsPlus2]

I fell pregnant with DS while on the pill (we were going off in the new year anyway, found out on NYE lol) and was breastfeeding my 10mth old when I feel pg with DD, so neither the pill or breastfeeding prevented me getting pg. I would test, if you need peace of mind. Hope whatever the outcome its what you want.

[leckert]

We were starting to think about heading overseas next July which is why I'm not sure we're ready for another one - but I wouldn't mind either way (was probably going off birth control next year anyway)

[Rainbow_Mumma]

I fell pregnant with DS and DD1 whilst on the pill and conceived a bubba that sadly wasnt sticky whilst I had the implanon in and that was 12 months after i got it in and wasnt on any medications at all so i would def test ... as for a time frame maybe do one in 14 days then another 14 days after if you cant wait that long that way you've covered the month

[danniellabella]

Technically, no period should mean that the Implanon is doing it's job and you're not ovulating, but ja, I'd go with the 14 days just in case.

I'm on implanon and get a period but it's worked for almost 3 years.

I would test in a couple of weeks JIC.

[leckert]

Well I caved a little early - yesterday and tested - BFN but as I was waiting for the result I read the instructions a bit more clearly for this test - a digital one that also predicts how many weeks pg you are (ClearBlue digital with conception indicator)- and read that if you have no idea when your period is due they recommend "testing not less than 19 days after the last time you had unprotected sex". So I guess that means I test with the other one next Tuesday to check which is about 19 days. (I'm not quite addicted to POAS syndrome but .... )

It took me a while (too early in the morning LOL) to work out that the instructions meant test at 19 days or later after BDing

[leckert]

still BFN this morning so I guess it's not happening for a while then here (although I might go and get another test to test with next week to be really really sure )

[misty]

Each time I have had implanon inserted, I have never gotten a single period. It is a very common side effect of the implant. The only cases of people being pregnant while on implanon, have occurred because they were already pregnant 'before' having it inserted - they were just unaware of that at the time because it was too early to show on a HTP. Implanon is a very effective contraceptive.

[leckert]

I'm just making sure I'm not at the moment but we forgot to use extra protection just after I finished some antibiotics that I was prescribed so I have no idea where in my cycle I might have been if I didn't have the implant (although still BFing may also impact that too) - and I like POAS syndrome

[mummy of 3 boys]

i had implanon after having a my son, and every month for the 12 months i had it in i got my periods, even got bleeding every 2-3wks and would bleed for 2-3wks.....This has also happened with my sister who got the implanon too, so not everyone who gets the implanon stops getting their periods (also my sister doesnt have children yet)

I would maybe do one more test if still a BFN then i would assume its a negative

[leckert]

I would maybe do one more test if still a BFN then i would assume its a negative

I figured I do that - even went out and bought some 1st response early test sticks - I love POAS when I can even if I'm expecting a BFN - may be later this week if I can't hold out longer otherwise early next week.