A woman with an etonogestrel implant develops unexplained weight loss, excessive thirst, and polyuria. She is diagnosed with new-onset type 1 diabetes...

Question

A woman with an etonogestrel implant develops unexplained weight loss, excessive thirst, and polyuria. She is diagnosed with new-onset type 1 diabetes. Does she need to change her contraception?

Accepted Answer

No, diabetes (even with new onset) is UKMEC 1 for the etonogestrel implant; no change is needed

Answer

Yes, the implant is contraindicated in diabetes

Answer

She must switch to CHC for better glycaemic control

Answer

She must switch to a Cu-IUD

Answer

The implant caused her diabetes

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): New Diabetes UKMEC 1 Implant No Change

A woman with an etonogestrel implant develops unexplained weight loss, excessive thirst, and polyuria. She is diagnosed with new-onset type 1 diabetes. Does she need to change her contraception?