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Can Contraceptive Implant Be Possible While Having Thyroid?

hello, i have an underactive thyroid and am being treated with 50mg levothyroxin and i am also on ferrous sulphate as my iron levels were 19. would i still be able to get the contraceptive implant? im planning on getting it soon. please help, many thanks.
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Hi , i dont see any problem why you wont take the contraceptive implant.You have two clinical situation under treatent that need their own folow up ,but you can take simultaney a contraceptiv treatement if you need.Hope i have anwered to your question.Good luck
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Can Contraceptive Implant Be Possible While Having Thyroid?

Hi , i dont see any problem why you wont take the contraceptive implant.You have two clinical situation under treatent that need their own folow up ,but you can take simultaney a contraceptiv treatement if you need.Hope i have anwered to your question.Good luck