Hemiplegic migraine associated with etonogestrel 68 mg implant insertion case report

Hemiplegic migraine associated with etonogestrel 68 mg implant insertion case report

We present a case of suspected induced intractable headaches and paralysis after receiving an etonogestrel 68 mg implant. After extensive neurological evaluation, the etonogestrel implant was removed and neurological symptoms resolved. The case raises concerns about a potential rare risk of progesti...

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Veröffentlicht in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2024-12, p.110783, Article 110783
Hauptverfasser: Nelson, Hallie N., Sugarman, Rebekah, Wong, Melissa L.
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Sprache:eng
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Contraceptive implant
Etonogestrel
Migraine
Paralysis
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case of suspected induced intractable headaches and paralysis after receiving an etonogestrel 68 mg implant. After extensive neurological evaluation, the etonogestrel implant was removed and neurological symptoms resolved. The case raises concerns about a potential rare risk of progestin-containing contraceptives in patients with migraines with aura warranting further investigation.
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110783