A 24-year-old woman has an uncomplicated first-trimester surgical abortion at 9 weeks. Contraceptive implant insertion is planned. When should the imp...

Question

A 24-year-old woman has an uncomplicated first-trimester surgical abortion at 9 weeks. Contraceptive implant insertion is planned. When should the implant ideally be inserted?

Accepted Answer

At the time of the abortion procedure

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2 weeks after the abortion

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At her 6-week follow-up appointment

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Only after her first menstrual period returns

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After a negative pregnancy test at 3 weeks post-abortion

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Insertion at Time of Abortion

A 24-year-old woman has an uncomplicated first-trimester surgical abortion at 9 weeks. Contraceptive implant insertion is planned. When should the implant ideally be inserted?