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Implanon, made by Organon International, is a single-rod contraceptive subdermal implant that is inserted just under the skin of a woman's upper arm. The 4 cm by 2 mm Implanon rod contains 68 milligrams of the gonane progestin etonogestrel which is released over a three year period. Peak serum etonogestrel concentrations have been found to reach 781894 pg/mL in the first few weeks, gradually decreasing to 192261 pg/mL after 1...


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Implanon???
I need feedback, I'm seriously thinking about getting this implanon for bc but am kind...

Well I haven't had Implanon to long. I have had it in 2 months. It didn't hurt going in!! My arm did bruise pretty bad and I have a tiny...

Asked by jcturtle27 - 7 months ago

Need advice from women who use Implanon and have a history of depression?
I have quite severe depression and horrific periods and its been suggested that i try...

Obviously everyone is different but from my expericence with Implanon I wouldn't recommend it. I got it put in 3 weeks after giving birth to my first child, I...

Asked by desert_rose1274 - 4 months ago

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    the implanon in, If they did, was there any side affects to the baby because of the implanon. I know most My friends friend got preg with the Implanon in, and now she is 20wks along, there doesn...

    Feb 17, 2008

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    was just wondering if the implanon hurt as my friend is getting one today and is real scared. was just wondering if the implanon hurt as my friend is getting one today and is real scared...

    Nov 10, 2008

  • Ive got the implanon and ive noticed its moved ...... - 1 replies

    Ive got the implanon and ive noticed its moved slightly, The past few days ive been feeling really Ive got the implanon and ive noticed its moved slightly, The past few days ive been feeling...

    Jan 07, 2008

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    I had implanon implanted in June. No period since then but I am told that is ok. However recently it is starting to feel...

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    Dear Dr: I am considering using Implanon for birth control. My ginecologist has told me its effectiveness can be affect...

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