Vaginal bleeding patterns among users of a single implant contraceptive containing 3-ketodesogestrel (Implanon®)

Biran Affandi

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Abstract

This is the second paper of three papers reported the results of Phase II Study with single implant contraceptive releasing 3-ketodesogestrel (Implant). This paper reports the analysis of the menstrual diary records of200 women who participated in the above-mentioned study. The analysis was based on WHO reference period. The patterns show the highest of the mean member of bleeding-spotting days (26.7 days) during the first reference period which then decrease with time. The bleeding-spotting episodes are relatively constant (2.9 episodes) through the study. Ammenorrhoea was experienced by 7.6-12.4% of the subjects during the first two-year. A gradual decrease occurred in year-3 and year-4. Incidence of infrequent, frequent, and prolonged bleeding were diminished with time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-48
Number of pages10
JournalMedical Journal of Indonesia
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1999

Keywords

  • Bleeding patterns
  • Implanon®
  • Implant contraceptive

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