Inadvertent Extended use of ImplanonR Contraceptive Implants by Clients in Jos, Nigeria: An Interesting Finding.

Background: Contraceptive implants are popular methods among women accessing family planning in Jos. Women appear to be using these methods for longer periods despite adequate counselling including the use for a maximum period prescribed by the manufacturers.

Methodology: This was a retrospective, cross sectional study of all clients who had ImplanonR classic removed between May 2006 and December 2019.