Contraceptive implants removal: a simple and quick procedure in a nonspecialized family planning clinic
ENG implant removal is generally a simple and quick procedure with low difficulty and minimal pain. Challenges arise with non-palpable or fibrotic implants, particularly when the scrolling sign is absent. Deeply placed implants can still be successfully removed in a nonspecialized clinic.
Authors
- Ximena Espejo‐Arce
- Cássia Raquel Teatin Juliato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3197-1195)
- Paula da Cunha Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5696-8155)
- Luís Bahamondes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7356-8428)
- Ana C. Marcelino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1549-5240)
- Jesus Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8640-8618)
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2025.2533950
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo