A woman asks about the failure rate of the etonogestrel implant. What is the approximate failure rate with typical use?...

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A woman asks about the failure rate of the etonogestrel implant. What is the approximate failure rate with typical use?

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Less than 1 pregnancy per 1,000 implant users over 3 years - it is one of the most effective contraceptive methods available

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Approximately 5% per year

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Approximately 9% per year

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Approximately 15% per year

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The implant never fails

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Failure Rate Less Than 1 in 1000