1. Long term FP methods
Introduction to Implants
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2. Overview of implants
• Implants are matchstick sized flexible progestin-filled rods or
capsules that are placed just under the skin of the upper arm.
• An excellent option for women at all phases of their reproductive
lives, to delay, space, or limit births.
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3. Common types of implants
sinoplant
• 150 mg
levonorgestrel
• In 2 rods
• Insertion: 2 min
• Removal: 4.9 min
• 4 years
• Disposable
Implanon
• 68 mg etonogestrel
• In 1 rod
• Insertion: 1.1 min
• Removal: 2.6 min
• 3 years
• Pre-loaded
disposable
Jaddel
• 150 mg
levonorgestrel
• In 2 rods
• Insertion: 2 min
• Removal: 4.9 min
• 5 years
• Autoclavable /
Disposable
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4. Type….
Norplant
• 6 rode
• The rode are 34 mm long
• Each contains 36 mg of levonorgestrel
• Used for 5 years
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5. Mechanism of action
• Implants continually release a small amount of progestin
steadily into the blood.
• The primary mechanisms are:
• Increased cervical mucus viscosity (within 48-72 hrs).
• Inhibition of ovulation- in about 50% of menstrual cycles.
• Alters endometrium, making it less conducive for implantation
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6. Effectiveness of Implants
• Are one of the most effective methods
• <1 preg. per 100 women over the first year (5 per 10,000
women).
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7. Drug interaction effect on implants effectiveness
• Its effectiveness may be reduced when co- administered
with some:-
• Antibiotics.
• Anticonvulsants, and
• Anti-HIV Protease Inhibitors: ritonavir
• NNRTIs: efavirenz
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8. Characteristics of Implants
• Are safe
• Easy to use/ Convenient
• Highly effective
• Not motivation dependent
• Long acting
• Rapidly reversible/No delay in return of fertility after
removal
• Do not increase frequency of ectopic pregnancy.
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9. Characteristics of Implants …
• Contain no estrogen
• Safe for Breast feeding mother (after 6 wks PP),
• May cause irregular bleeding
• Does not protect from STIs
• Require minor surgical procedure for insertion
/removal
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10. Characteristics of Implants …
• Non-contraceptive health benefits include:-
• Help prevent ectopic pregnancy,
• Help protect against pelvic inflammatory disease
• May prevent endometrial cancer
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11. Who Can Use Implants?
• Suitable for nearly all women; including women who:
• Prefers a long-acting method
• Is breastfeeding (starting 6 wks after childbirth)
• Cannot take estrogen-containing contraceptives
• Is post-abortion
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12. Who can not use Implants ?
• Implants may not be appropriate for some women
• Generally avoid in case of
• Serious liver disease
• Current DVT
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding
• Breast cancer (current or history)
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13. Timing of insertion
• A woman can start using implants any time if she is not pregnant.
• Recommended times for insertion when changing from another
contraceptive
• Natural FP or barrier method: before day 7 of cycle
• COC: within 7 days of last active pill
• Implant: when Implant is removed
• Progestogen-only pill: on the day the last pill is taken
• Injectable hormones: any time before next injection
• IUD: any time
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14. Timing of implant removal
• At anytime during the menstrual cycle.
• At 5 years of use for Jadelle and 3 years for Implanon.
• Anytime client requests removal, after adequate counseling.
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15. Jadelle® implant
• Two thin, flexible rods, each rod containing 75mg LNG
• Prevent pregnancy for up to 5years.
• Packaged in a sealed, sterile plastic pouch
• Store away from excessive heat (>300º C) & moisture.
• Currently provided with a sterile, single-use disposable trocar.
• Effectiveness
• 0.1 pregnancies per 100 women in the first year of use.
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16. Implanon® implant
• A single rod etonogestrel-containing, reversible, implant
• 40 mm in length and 2 mm in diameter
• One of the most effective methods: Over 3 years of use
• Less than 1 preg. Per 100 women (1/1,000 women)
• Pre-loaded inserter
• Easier insertion and removal
• Store at 25°C (15°-30°C) and avoid direct sunlight.
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20. Introduction
• An intrauterine device is a small, often T-shaped birth
control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent
pregnancy.
• IUDs are one form of long-acting reversible birth control.
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21. Type of IUCD
• Types of IUCDs available world wide
are:-
• Copper – bearing: which include the Cu-T
380A, Cu-T 200C, Multilaod (MLCu 250
and 375), and the Nova T.
• Medicated: with a steroid hormone, such as
the levonorgestrel containing Mirena IUS
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22. Copper T 380A (CuT 380A):
• The CuT 380A is T-Shaped, with:-
• Polyethylene with barium sulfate.
• 314 mm of copper wire wound around the vertical stem.
• Each of the two arms of the T has a sleeve of copper measuring
33 mm.
• Duration 12 yrs
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Parts of IUCDs (Tcu 380A)
Arms (Rt./Lt.)
Stem
String/Thread
Copper sleeve
(33mm×2=66mm2 )
Copper wire
(314mm2 )
Main frame: T shaped, flexible & containing barium sulfate
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24. Mechanisms of Action
Principal mechanism:
Prevent or interfere fertilization by
affecting sperm motility.
Effect of progesterone,
• Thickening of cervical
mucus,
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• Prevents fertilization by
Impairing the viability sperm and
interfering with movement of the
sperm
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25. Effectiveness
• Is one of the most effective contraceptive methods.
• Efficacy – pregnancy rate < 1% woman years.
• 0.8 pregnancies per 100 women year in the first year of use.
• Continuation Rates and Client Satisfaction:
• Continuation rates are also high.
• Approximately 70- 90% of women use their IUCDs one year after
insertion.
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28. Characteristics of IUCDs
• Safe for most women.
• Immediate effectiveness and reversible
• May be safely used by lactating and postpartum women.
• Good choice for older women with COC precautions.
• Long duration of use.
• Can be inserted on the day of visit.
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29. Characteristics of IUCDs ...
• Nothing is required during sexual intercourse
• Does not interact with medications.
• Can be removed whenever the client chooses.
• Does not protect against STIs/HIV.
• Trained provider needed to insert and remove
• Complications are rare, but may occur
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30. Who Can Use IUCDs?
Most women can use the Copper T IUD safely, including
women who:
• Have or have not had children
• Are of any age
• Post abortion
• Are breastfeeding
• Have had PID
• Have vaginal infections
• Are infected with HIV or have AIDS and on ARVs
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31. Who can not use IUCDs?
• Generally not appropriate for women:-
• With pregnancy (known or suspected)
• With unexplained vaginal bleeding
• Who is post partum between 48hrs-4wks
• With current pelvic infection
• With GTD or cervical/endometrial cancer
• With uterine cavity distortion (myoma or congenital)
• With AIDS cases (clinically not well)
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32. Timing of insertion
A woman can start using IUCDs any time if she is not pregnant.
• Optimal times for insertion are
• Within 12 days from onset of menstrual bleeding
• Immediately or within 12 days after abortion (if no infection is
present)
• If <48 hours post partum or > 4 weeks
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33. Timing for IUCD Removal
• At any time during the menstrual cycle.
• Anytime the client requests for any reason.
• Evidence of side effects like uterine perforation, bleeding .
• Partial expulsion- may be replaced with a new one.
• When IUCD has been in utero for its effective life
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35. Summary
IUDs are:
• Safe, effective, convenient, reversible, long lasting, easy to use, and
appropriate for the majority of women.
Providers can ensure safety by:
• Informative counseling
• Careful screening
• Appropriate infection prevention
practices
• Proper follow-up
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37. Female sterilization
• Is operation to permanently prevent pregnancy.
• Sterilization is currently the worlds most widely used
contraception method.
• It account for nearly half of all contraceptive use worldwide
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38. Mechanism of Action
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By blocking the fallopian tubes (tying and
cutting, rings, clips or electrocautery), sperm
is prevented from reaching ova and causing
fertilization.
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39. Characteristics
• Highly effective
• 0.5 pregnancies per 100 women during first year of use
• Safe
• Permanent: Ideal for those desiring no more children
• Does not interfere with intercourse
• Quick recovery:
• Simple surgery usually performed under local anesthesia
and as an out patient
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40. Characteristics …
• Requires trained service providers
• Short-term discomfort and pain following procedure
• Potential risk of complications, especially if general
anesthesia is used
• Client may regret later (age < 35)
• Does not protect against STIs (e.g. HBV, HIV)
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41. Who can use
• Who want permanent protection against pregnancy
• Who are certain that they have achieved their desired family
size
• Who understand and consent to procedure
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42. Complications
•Procedural complications
– Bleeding or hemorrhage
– Infection
– Anesthesia-related complications
– Trauma – tears or perforations to abdominal organs (bladder, bowel,
uterus)
•Ectopic pregnancy
• Failure
• Risk of failure (pregnancy) ~ 2% at 10 years;)
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43. A Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)
• Is one type of sterilization
• is a surgical procedure that involves blocking the fallopian
tubes to prevent the ovum (egg) from being fertilized.
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46. Vasectomy
• Male sterilization
• Surgical cutting and sealing of vas deferens
• A very safe, convenient, highly effective, and simple
surgery
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