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Courses

Long Acting Reversible (LARCs)

Implants

Progestogen only Implant

  • Single non-biodegradable, subdermal rod licensed for up to 3 years of use.
  • Each implant contains 68 mg Etonogestrel ( ENG)
  • The release rate from 60-70 ug/day in weeks 5-6 to approximately 25-30 ug/day at the end of third year.
  • Nexplanon NXT ( detectable by Xray with addition of barium sulphate)
  • Primary mode of action is Prevention of Ovulation
  • Overall pregnancy rate is less than 1 in 1000 over 3 years.

Who is Eligible? WHO MEC 2015

Everyone!
EXCEPT:

  • Acute DVT/PE (3)
  • Positive ( or unknown) antiphospholipid antibodies (3)
  • Unexplained Vaginal bleeding ( before evaluation) (3)
  • Migraine with aura (3) (C)
  • Current and History of IHD or Stroke (3) (C)
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