Does folic acid reduce the contraceptive effectiveness of the Implanon NXT implant?

No, folic acid does not affect the contraceptive efficacy of Implanon NXT. Folic acid supplementation is safe and often recommended for anemia, regardless of the contraception used.

It is true that folic acid is given to women planning pregnancy, but its role is mainly to support the healthy development of the fetus – it does not affect fertility or weaken the hormones contained in the implant.

Implanon NXT is a subcutaneous implant containing the hormone etonogestrel, which works mainly by inhibiting ovulation and altering cervical mucus, which prevents pregnancy for up to three years. Because the implant works independently of the gastrointestinal tract, folic acid supplementation, which is often used to prevent anemia or before a planned pregnancy, does not affect the performance of the implant or reduce its effectiveness.

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