A 33-year-old woman attends the GP. She has just had her etonogestrel implant removed and wishes to start the combined oral contraceptive pill immedia...

Question

A 33-year-old woman attends the GP. She has just had her etonogestrel implant removed and wishes to start the combined oral contraceptive pill immediately. Can she quick-start the COC on the day of implant removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes - she can start the COC on the day of implant removal. If the implant was within its licensed duration and she has been using it correctly, she is immediately protected.

Answer

No - she must wait until her next period

Answer

She must wait 7 days after removal before starting the COC

Answer

She needs emergency contraception before starting the COC

Answer

The COC cannot be used after an implant

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Quick-Start COC After Implant Removal

A 33-year-old woman attends the GP. She has just had her etonogestrel implant removed and wishes to start the combined oral contraceptive pill immediately. Can she quick-start the COC on the day of implant removal?