A 20-year-old woman has had her implant for 3 years (at the licensed limit). She wishes to continue using an implant. When should the new implant be i...

Question

A 20-year-old woman has had her implant for 3 years (at the licensed limit). She wishes to continue using an implant. When should the new implant be inserted?

Accepted Answer

The old implant should be removed and a new one inserted at the same visit, ideally through the same incision. No additional precaution is needed if the exchange is seamless

Answer

She must have a 4-week break before a new implant

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She must wait for her next period

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A new implant can only be inserted by a specialist

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She needs a pregnancy test 21 days after removal before a new one can be inserted

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Replacement Same Visit No Gap

A 20-year-old woman has had her implant for 3 years (at the licensed limit). She wishes to continue using an implant. When should the new implant be inserted?