Etonogestrel contraceptive implant: ulnar nerve damage.
(1) Subcutaneous etonogestrel implants are intended to provide female contraception for three years. The implants can be difficult to locate before removal, and general anaesthesia is necessary in some cases. (2) Cases of ulnar (cubital) nerve damage have occurred during manipulation of the implant, especially during removal. Neurological recovery is sometimes slow and uncertain.
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D017135:Desogestrel; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; D017135:Desogestrel