Implant Flashcards
1
Q
Implant: How it works
A
Primarily by preventing ovulation
2
Q
Implant: Duration of use
A
3 years
3
Q
Implant: Failure rate
A
Fewer than 1 pregnancy in 1000 implants fitted over 3 years
4
Q
Implant: Effects on period
A
- Bleeding patterns are likely to change during implant use
- Bleeding may stop, become more or less frequent, or be prolonged
- Dysmenorrhoea may be reduced.
5
Q
Implant: Other risks
A
Complications with insertion and removal are uncommon.
6
Q
Implant: Return of fertility
A
No evidence of delay
7
Q
Implant: At the time of fitting
A
As per manufacturer
