Is It Safe To Have An Implanon For More Than 3 Years, Especially After A Hysterectomy?

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 Answered on

Thu, 9 May 2013 Last reviewed on

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. Shanthi E (2 hours later)

Hi,

No, it is definitely not XXXXXXX to have an implanon for more than 3 years and especially after a hysterectomy.

In fact, Evidence based medicine says that it acts as a hormone replacement around the perimenopausal age group and is suggested too.

Let me know if you have more queries.

Regards,

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