Migration of implanon: two case reports.
These two case reports describe migration of Implanon (the single-rod contraceptive implant). A review of the literature revealed true migration of Implanon to be rare. A change of practice locally is described.
Evans
Ruth
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Department of Sexual Health, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, UK. ruth.holman@aapct.scot.nhs.uks
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Ruth
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Lindsay
Elspeth
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D000328:Adult; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017211:Treatment Failure
D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; D004343:Drug Implants; C044815:etonogestrel; D017135:Desogestrel