A woman had her etonogestrel implant inserted at a community clinic. She is told there is no need for routine follow-up unless she has problems. Is th...

Question

A woman had her etonogestrel implant inserted at a community clinic. She is told there is no need for routine follow-up unless she has problems. Is this correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FSRH does not recommend routine follow-up after implant insertion; women should be advised to return if they have concerns

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No, routine follow-up at 3 months is mandatory

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Routine follow-up at 6 weeks is mandatory

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Annual review is mandatory

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She must return within 1 week for a wound check

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): No Routine Follow-Up After Implant Insertion

A woman had her etonogestrel implant inserted at a community clinic. She is told there is no need for routine follow-up unless she has problems. Is this correct?