Etonogestrel implant effectiveness

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Authors

Nicolas Dugré · Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

Jessica Kirkwood · College of Family Physicians of Canada

Abstract

How does the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) compare with other long-acting reversible contraception? The etonogestrel implant is effective, with 0 to 0.34 pregnancies per 100 women per year. In 1 RCT, the implant had a higher discontinuation rate (27% vs 20%), more amenorrhea (29% vs 9%), and

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive Health and Contraception Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal and fetal healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Family Physician

Volume 68, Issue 8, pp. 594-594

DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6808594

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