Examining the efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability of the etonogestrel implantable contraceptive.

Patient Preference and Adherence
Heather Hohmann

Abstract

Contraceptive implants provide long-acting, highly effective reversible contraception. The etonogestrel implant (ENG implant) is a single rod implant that offers three years of efficacy. The ENG implant was designed to provide contraceptive efficacy by inhibiting ovulation and Pearl Index scores reported for this method are similar to other long-acting reversible contraception as well as similar to sterilization. The implant has been shown to be safe during breast feeding and may improve symptoms of dysmenorrhea and endometriosis. Irregular bleeding patterns can be expected with the device's use and should be addressed in order to decrease rates of discontinuation.

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Mar 15, 2011·Contraception·Cristina A F GuazzelliFabio Fernando de Araujo
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Mar 11, 2021·Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology·Yi Zheng, Jonathan K Pokorski

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