Early removal of the etonogestrel contraceptive implant in Spanish women: a prospective cohort study.
Regina Ruiz de Viñaspre-HernándezRosana Garrido-SantamariaRaquel Urra-MartínezPaula Sáenz-CabredoAna Elena Garrido-RivasRaúl Juárez-VelaJuan Luis Sánchez-GonzálezAlberto Lafuente-JimenezEnrique Ramón-ArbuésNoelia Navas-EchazarretaIvan Santolalla-ArnedoPublished in: Frontiers in medicine (2024)
The rate of discontinuous implant uses in the first year is relevant in relation to cost-effectiveness, there is room for improvement that should not be overlooked. Comprehensive and structured midwife-led counseling can reduce early implant abandonment removal. The development in different countries of the role of midwives in the management of contraceptives can contribute to the economic benefit of health services and the satisfaction of women.