Is It Safe To Have An Implanon For Few Years, Especially After A Hysterectomy?

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013

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Question : Hi just want to know if it's XXXXXXX to have an implanon for more than 3 years & especially after a hysterectomy?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (45 minutes later)

Hi
The main indication of Implanon is Contraception.
So,after hysterectomy,there is no need for contraception .
It should be removed at the end of 3rd year.
As there is no role of Implanon after hysterectomy,it is better to remove it
Wish you good health
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar