Table 3

- Side effect of etonogestrel subdermal implants in users.

Side effectsn (%)
Skin changes157 (46.0)
Rash104/157 (30.0)
Acne36/157 (10.0)
Generalized itching7/157 (2.0)
Mood changes101 (30.0)
Arm pain or numbness64/345 (19.0)
Headache59 (17.0)
Self-reported weight gain42 (12.0)
Changes in bowel habit28 (8.0)
Bothersome vaginal discharge7 (2.0)
Migrated implant1 (0.3)
Unintended pregnancy2(0.6)
Multiple side effect7 (2.0)

Values are presented as numbers and percentages (%).