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

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Posted on Thu, 9 May 2013
Question: Hi just want to know if it's XXXXXXX to have an implanon for more than 3 years & especially after a hysterectomy?
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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
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Is It Safe To Have An Implanon For Few Years, Especially After A Hysterectomy?

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