Abstract
Objective: This report describes the proper technique and the time required for insertion and removal of Implanon™. Methods: Implanon™ was inserted into 330 female volunteers for an assessment of efficacy, safety and tolerability over a 2-year period. Implanon™ was inserted subdermally using a unique, specially designed, preloaded, disposable applicator, and removal was accomplished either by the "pop-out" method or by grasping the implant with a small hemostat and removing it through a small incision. Results: The average length of time required for insertion was 0.5 min. The average length of time required for removal was 3.6 min. There were no reported pregnancies when Implanon™ was in situ. Conclusion: Implanon™ is a single-rod subdermal contraceptive that is usually easily inserted and removed. Insertion and removal represent brief office procedures associated with a low rate of complications. Following proper insertion and removal procedures will minimize the possibility of complications.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 409-417 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Contraception |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2008 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Keywords
- Contraception
- Etonogestrel
- Implanon®
- Insertion and removal
- Long-acting hormonal contraception
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Assessment of Implanon™ insertion and removal. / Levine, Jeffrey; Sinofsky, Francine E.; Christ, Mercedes F.
In: Contraception, Vol. 78, No. 5, 01.11.2008, p. 409-417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessment of Implanon™ insertion and removal
AU - Levine, Jeffrey
AU - Sinofsky, Francine E.
AU - Christ, Mercedes F.
PY - 2008/11/1
Y1 - 2008/11/1
N2 - Objective: This report describes the proper technique and the time required for insertion and removal of Implanon™. Methods: Implanon™ was inserted into 330 female volunteers for an assessment of efficacy, safety and tolerability over a 2-year period. Implanon™ was inserted subdermally using a unique, specially designed, preloaded, disposable applicator, and removal was accomplished either by the "pop-out" method or by grasping the implant with a small hemostat and removing it through a small incision. Results: The average length of time required for insertion was 0.5 min. The average length of time required for removal was 3.6 min. There were no reported pregnancies when Implanon™ was in situ. Conclusion: Implanon™ is a single-rod subdermal contraceptive that is usually easily inserted and removed. Insertion and removal represent brief office procedures associated with a low rate of complications. Following proper insertion and removal procedures will minimize the possibility of complications.
AB - Objective: This report describes the proper technique and the time required for insertion and removal of Implanon™. Methods: Implanon™ was inserted into 330 female volunteers for an assessment of efficacy, safety and tolerability over a 2-year period. Implanon™ was inserted subdermally using a unique, specially designed, preloaded, disposable applicator, and removal was accomplished either by the "pop-out" method or by grasping the implant with a small hemostat and removing it through a small incision. Results: The average length of time required for insertion was 0.5 min. The average length of time required for removal was 3.6 min. There were no reported pregnancies when Implanon™ was in situ. Conclusion: Implanon™ is a single-rod subdermal contraceptive that is usually easily inserted and removed. Insertion and removal represent brief office procedures associated with a low rate of complications. Following proper insertion and removal procedures will minimize the possibility of complications.
KW - Contraception
KW - Etonogestrel
KW - Implanon®
KW - Insertion and removal
KW - Long-acting hormonal contraception
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VL - 78
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JO - Contraception
JF - Contraception
SN - 0010-7824
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