Experience with Implanon in a northeast London family planning clinic

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care : the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception
K RaiS Cotter

Abstract

The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the continuation rates of a relatively new long-acting method of contraception, Implanon. The secondary objective was to study discontinuations related to bleeding problems and their management. A retrospective review of records of women fitted with Implanon was undertaken during February 2000--January 2003. Results from the secondary objective will be the subject of a separate communication. Of the 147 implants fitted, 132 records could be retrieved; of these, 97% of the women had pre-insertion counselling by the clinician. The most common indications for Implanon usage were choice of a long-acting method, unhappy experience with other contraceptive methods and suboptimal compliance with contraceptive pills and injectables. The median age of fitting was 25 years and 36% of the women were nulliparous. No problems were experienced with fitting or removal of implants. Twenty (15%) women were lost to follow-up. Twenty-two implants were removed by the end of the study period, with 12 (60%) removals attributed to prolonged heavy/light bleeding. There were no known pregnancies during the study. Given that 15% of the women could not be followed up or contacted, the assumed lifetimes o...Continue Reading

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