Abstract

Long-acting reversible contraception, which include etonogestrel subdermal hormonal implants, has high efficiency rates in preventing teen pregnancy. Although these numbers are increasing, teens have the lowest long-acting reversible contraception usage rate of any group, which the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists addressed with recommendations for Nexplanon placement for teens. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended support for increased use and training of practitioners and pediatricians to gain momentum. Safety remains a concern as increased usage by practitioners and pediatricians may lead to more adverse outcomes. Despite the improvements to Nexplanon as a preloaded insertion device to prevent deep placement and malalignment, there are few known published adverse outcomes. Although different products, a review of the adverse outcomes reported with Norplant removal may closely reflect today’s concerns with Nexplanon. The 3 case studies in this article are examples of similar adverse outcome with Nexplanon removal as those reported with Norplant.

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