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In situ breakage of Implanon®--two cases of a rare occurrence
Rita Torres1, Neuza Mendes, Ana Isabel Machado
1Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central - Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, Rua Viriato n°1, 1069-089 Lisboa, Portugal. torresrita@gmail.com
Background:
In situ breakage of Implanon® is a rare occurrence with unknown clinical significance. Authors report two different cases of broken Implanon® of women attended at our Family Planning Clinic.
Discussion:
In situ implants may spontaneously and asymptomatically break, although some uncertainty relies on whether that situation has a real impact on the contraceptive effectiveness or on bleeding patterns. Even more, it can be argued if, as a result of an occurrence of that nature, the implant shall or shall not be removed before the envisaged 3-year period of effectiveness.
Conclusion:
Currently, the clinical significance of implant breakage remains unknown. The decision to remove a broken or bent implant should be based on clinical judgements considering patients' wishes.
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