A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for a contraceptive implant insertion. She is on day 3 of her menstrual cycle. She has not been using any hormonal ...

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A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for a contraceptive implant insertion. She is on day 3 of her menstrual cycle. She has not been using any hormonal contraception. If the implant is inserted today, when will she be protected?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

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After 7 days

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After 14 days

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After the next menstrual period

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After 48 hours

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Implant Quick Start Protection

A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for a contraceptive implant insertion. She is on day 3 of her menstrual cycle. She has not been using any hormonal contraception. If the implant is inserted today, when will she be protected?