Anvisa Authorizes Use of Implanon for up to Five Years
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Implant is one of the most effective contraceptive methods available Disclosure The National Agency of Health Surveillance (Anvisa) has extended the period of use of the contraceptive implant of ethnogestrel from three to five years. The device is available in the Unified Health System (SUS) since 2025. The change was approved on Monday (26). With it, a single application guarantees protection for longer, without the need for exchange at the end…
Anvisa has extended from three to five years the period of use of the contraceptive implant Implanon NXT, offered by SUS since 2025. The decision also authorizes the insertion immediately after delivery or after an abortion.
Photo: DisclosureThe National Agency for Health Surveillance (Anvisa) approved, on Monday (26), the three to five years extension of the period of contraceptive efficacy of Implanon NXT, a hormonal implant used to prevent pregnancy. With the change, the same implant can be maintained for up to five years, without need of exchange before that deadline. The [...] The post Anvisa authorizes use of Implanon for up to five years appeared first in Par…
Implanon NXT was added to the SUS in July 2025 and was effective for 3 years
The Agency also released the immediate application of the device after delivery or abortion; the measure entered into force on Tuesday (27), after being published in the Official Journal of the Union
Implanon NXT had approved efficacy for up to 3 years; the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom also extended the term of use. Read on Power360.
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