etonogestrel (3-oxodesogestrel)

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Indications

* subdermal etonogestrel-releasing implants are the most effective contraceptives available[2]

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References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 9(6):32 2002
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bimla Schwarz E The Etonogestrel-Releasing Contraceptive Implant: Why Stop at 3 Years? NEJM Journal Watch. Oct 20, 2016 Massachusetts Medical Society (subscription needed) http://www.jwatch.org
    Ali M, Akin A, Bahamondes L et al. Extended use up to 5 years of the etonogestrel-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant: Comparison to levonorgestrel- releasing subdermal implant. Hum Reprod 2016 Sep 26 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27671673 Free Article
  3. 3.0 3.1 Zigler RE, Madden T, Ashby C, Wan L, McNicholas C. Ulipristal acetate for unscheduled bleeding in etonogestrel implant users: A randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Oct;132(4):888-894. ePub Aug 17, 2018 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30130351

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