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Long Acting Reversible (LARCs)
Implants
When can it be safely inserted?
- Up to Day 5 without need for additional protection
- At any time if it is reasonably certain that she is not pregnant with additional protection for the next 7 days.
Timing of Repeat Insertions
- Women who return on schedule or earlier do not need additional contraceptive protection.
- If after 3 years, additional contraceptive protection is needed, Pregnancy testing and Emergency contraception need to be considered if UPSI has occured.
Benefits and Risks of Progestogen Only Implant
- 1) Non Contraceptive benefits:
- Dysmenorrhoea and ovulatory pain may be alleviated.
- May be beneficial in the treatment of Endometriosis.
- 2) Health Concerns:
- Little or No increase risk of venous thromboembolism, stroke or myocardial infarction.
- No evidence of clinically significant adverse effect on bone mineral density.
- Insufficient data to determine effect on breast cancer risk.
- Absolute risk of Ectopic is very low in view of Ovulation suppresion action.
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