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By ULY CLINIC

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Implant Contraceptives

 

  • Implants are contraindicated to:

  • Severe hypertension

  • Thromboembolism

  • Active liver disease

  • Sickle cell anaemia

  • Genital bleeding

  • Severe headaches 

 

The following are the recommended implants:

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  •  “Implanon 68mg “containing etonogestrol in single silastic capsules is implanted in the left upper arm with local anesthesia. Is effective for 3 years 

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  • Implanon NXT, 68mg is an implant containing etonogestrel in single silastic capsule with applicator is implanted in the left upper arm with local anesthesia. Is effective for 3 years 

 OR

  • Jadelle, “containing levonogestrel 75mg in two silastic capsules is implanted subdermal in the left upper arm with local anesthesia. Is effective for 5 years and is recommended for women who have completed their family or not ready for sterilization or those not able to take estrogen containing contraceptives.  

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NOTE:Use the WHO Medical eligibility criteria (MEC) wheel on providing FP methods

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Updated on, 4.11.2020

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References

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1. STG

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