A 32-year-old woman on the etonogestrel implant reports mood changes since insertion 4 months ago. She asks if this could be related to the implant. W...

Question

A 32-year-old woman on the etonogestrel implant reports mood changes since insertion 4 months ago. She asks if this could be related to the implant. What is the most accurate advice?

Accepted Answer

Mood changes are a reported side effect of progestogen-only methods; if troublesome, alternative contraception should be discussed

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Mood changes are never associated with hormonal contraception

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Mood changes are only caused by CHC, not progestogen-only methods

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The implant must be removed immediately

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She should add an antidepressant

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Mood Changes Side Effect

A 32-year-old woman on the etonogestrel implant reports mood changes since insertion 4 months ago. She asks if this could be related to the implant. What is the most accurate advice?