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My girlfriend has the contraceptive implant but is currently using Stelara, will this affect the implants effectiveness as a contraceptive?
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There isn't a study done to suggest that it would. Stelara acts by reducing the immunity which will control the underlying problem that she has. Kindly don't get her pregnant at this time as it could be of risk to her life.
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