The Implant Game Show

Characteristics Side Effects & Complications MEC and Initiation Wild Card

3 What are implants?

4 How effective are implants?

5 Name 3 advantages of implant use.

6 Name 3 limitations or disadvantages of implants.

7 How do implants prevent pregnancy (mechanism of action)?

8 Name 4 non-menstrual side effects associated with implants.

9 What menstrual changes can a new implant user expect?

10 What menstrual changes can a implant user expect after one year of use?

11 Name two possible complications associated with implants.

12 What is the procedure if one or more implants begins to come out of a woman’s arm?

13 Are heavy smokers good candidates for implants?

14 Is a women who 5 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding eligible to initiate implants?

15 To which MEC category does unexplained vaginal bleeding (prior to evaluation) belong?

16 According to the MEC, is a client who is HIV positive and on an ARV regimen eligible for progestin-only implants?

17 If a woman meets the criteria for medical eligibility, when can she start using contractive implants?

18 Name 2 different brands of implants.

19 What are 3 key counseling messages to discuss with clients before inserting implants?

20 What should a provider recommend to a client who returns because of irregular bleeding?

21 Name 3 known health benefits associated with progestin-only implants.

22 Name two conditions that are MEC category 2 for initiating implants and category 3 for continuation.

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