K Gezginc1, O Balci, R Karatayli, M C Colakoglu. 1. Selcuk University, Medical Faculty of Meram, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Konya, Turkey. kazimgezginc@hotmail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and side effects of Implanon used for long-term contraception. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Prospective study of 80 patients who used Implanon for long-term contraception between January 2004 and January 2006. Side effects, efficacy and removals were recorded. RESULTS: Amenorrhoea, infrequent bleeding and frequent bleeding were reported by 33 (41.25%), 19 (23.75%) and 14 patients (17.5%), respectively. Non-menstrual side effects comprised breast tenderness in 15 patients (18.75%), acne in eight (10%), headache and dizziness in three (3.75%); depressive mood disorders, pelvic pain and loss of libido were mentioned each by two of the women (2.5%). During the study period, Implanon was removed from 20 participants. No problem was encountered during its placement or removal. CONCLUSION: Patients considering use of Implanon must be carefully selected and informed about its expected side effects before placement.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and side effects of Implanon used for long-term contraception. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Prospective study of 80 patients who used Implanon for long-term contraception between January 2004 and January 2006. Side effects, efficacy and removals were recorded. RESULTS: Amenorrhoea, infrequent bleeding and frequent bleeding were reported by 33 (41.25%), 19 (23.75%) and 14 patients (17.5%), respectively. Non-menstrual side effects comprised breast tenderness in 15 patients (18.75%), acne in eight (10%), headache and dizziness in three (3.75%); depressive mood disorders, pelvic pain and loss of libido were mentioned each by two of the women (2.5%). During the study period, Implanon was removed from 20 participants. No problem was encountered during its placement or removal. CONCLUSION:Patients considering use of Implanon must be carefully selected and informed about its expected side effects before placement.
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