My doctor never told me to wait 24 hours before showering so I'm worried.
Nexplanon - Is it bad if I showered before the 24 hour mark? Will that make it ineffective?
Question posted by Loveroflife3 on 12 Aug 2014
Last updated on 18 September 2019
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3 Answers
CuriousKitty12
18 Sep 2019
What happened if you accidentally get the nexplanon bandage wet in the shower? Just got it today...
Hlaird
13 Aug 2014
Showering has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the birth control. If there is any reason not to shower during the first 24 hours, it is because they don't want of the site of insertion to get wet.
Diana76
30 Oct 2014
Can you take the dressing off after you shower
CuriousKitty12
18 Sep 2019
What if I accidentally got the bandage wet in the shower?
starfishh
12 Aug 2014
girl you’re fine. unless you physically dug the implant out you’re golden. My doctor didn’t even tell me about that rule and i shower daily.
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