Efficacy of Single Rod Contraceptive Implant: Implanon

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of implanon in women in post partum period.
Material and Methods: The Study was carried out in one year period from 01-01-14 till 31-12-
14, in Gynae Unit-II, Services Institute Of Medical Sciences /Services Hospital Lahore. Women
recruited were within three days after child birth. First followup was advised after one week and
then at six weeks.
Results: Total 152 patients had implanon insertion in one year period. Total births were 3502,
caesarean section 1804 & spontaneous vaginal delivery 1698. Among side effects irregular
bleeding in 37 (24.3%) patients, expulsion 7 (4.6%), weight gain 12 (7.8%), mood changes 15
(9.8%) and no pregnancy occurred in one year follow up.
Conclusion: Implanon demonstrated excellent contraceptive efficacy and was well tolerated.