A clinical evaluation of bleeding patterns, adverse effects, and satisfaction with the subdermal etonogestrel implant among postpartum and non-postpartum users

• 主要な著者: Abdul Wahab, Noraziana, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, Mustafa, Kamarul Bahyah, Awang, Mokhtar, Sidek, Ayu Aszliana, Mohd Rus, Razman
• フォーマット: 論文
• 言語: English; English; English
• 出版事項: Elsevier BV 2016
• 主題: RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• オンライン･アクセス: http://irep.iium.edu.my/49552/1/49952_A%20clinical%20evaluation%20of%20bleeding%20patterns.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49552/2/49952_A%20clinical%20evaluation%20of%20bleeding%20patterns_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49552/3/49952_A%20clinical%20evaluation%20of%20bleeding%20patterns_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49552/; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020729215006608

The etonogestrel implant (Implanon; Merck Sharp and Dohme, Kenilworth, NJ, USA) is an effective contraceptive with a good safety profile for up to 3 years [1]. However, its adverse effects include irregular vaginal bleeding (affecting 68.0% of users), weight gain (20.7%), acne (15.3%), breast pain (...