Implanon: a new contraceptive implant.
Women who cannot use hormonal contraception containing estrogen have a variety of progestin-only contraceptive methods from which to choose. Implanon is a new single-rod progestin-only contraceptive implant that is easily inserted and can remain in place for up to 3 years. It is highly effective with a rapid onset of action and an equally rapid return of fertility once removed. Counseling is important to help women decide if this method is appropriate for their needs.
Fischer
Mary A
MA
Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. mary.fischer@umassmed.edu
D002755:Choice Behavior; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D003376:Counseling; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D020878:Device Removal; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000139:chemically induced; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned; D012449:Safety; D013997:Time Factors; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; C044815:etonogestrel; D017135:Desogestrel