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Progestogen-only Implants (Contraceptive Implant) (1263)

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Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any guideline, influenced by individual patient characteristics. Clinicians should be mindful of the potential for harmful polypharmacy and increased susceptibility to adverse drug reactions in patients with multiple morbidities or frailty.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 09/07/2026

Next review date: 16/06/2028

Author(s): Kay McAllister.

Version: 2

Approved By: Sandyford Governance Group

Document Id: 1263

References

1. CoSRH Guidance (Feb 2021 updated July 2023 ) Progestogen Only Implants (accessed May 2026)

2. CoSRH. UK Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use 2025 (accessed May 2026)                      UKMEC 2025 pdf 

3. CoSRH Clinical Guideline: Problematic Bleeding with Hormonal Contraception (July 2015) http://www.fsrh.org/pdfs/CEUGuidanceProblematicBleedingHormonalContraception.pdf (accessed May 2026)

4. CoSRH CEU Guidance: Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception (May 2022) https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/fsrh-guidelines-and-statements/drug-interactions/ (accessed May 2026)

5.CEU Statement: Management of women taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications who request intrauterine contraception or subdermal implants 29th March 2017 https://www.fsrh.org/documents/fsrh-guidance-fsrh-guidance-management-of-women-taking/ (accessed May 2026)

6. FCoRH Clinical Guideline: Quick Starting Contraception (April 2017) https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/fsrh-clinical-guidance-quick-starting-contraception-april-2017/ (accessed May 2026)

7. CoSRH_CEU_statement_Nexplanon.pdf May 2026 (accessed May 2026)

8. MHRA May 12 2026 https://mhraproducts4853.blob.core.windows.net/docs/7d43cd7a419a6c4cf56876bbb2b%205dbe025de7931 (accessed May 2026)