Implanon and Urinary tract infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary tract infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Implanon (etonogestrel), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ibuprofen, and have Generalized anxiety disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary tract infection when taking Implanon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,921 people who have side effects when taking Implanon from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Implanon?

Implanon has active ingredients of etonogestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 12,479 Implanon users. Check the latest studies of Implanon.

What is Urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infection is found to be associated with 3,013 drugs and 3,957 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary tract infection.

On Jul, 13, 2026

11,921 people reported to have side effects when taking Implanon.
Among them, 63 people (0.53%) have Urinary tract infection.

Could Implanon cause Urinary tract infection?

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Implanon when they have Urinary tract infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary tract infection when taking Implanon? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary tract infection when taking Implanon? *

What are other drugs people take besides Implanon? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary tract infection? *

Menstruation Irregular: 19 people, 30.16%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 11 people, 17.46%
Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods: 10 people, 15.87%
Unintended Pregnancy (unwanted pregnancies as well as those that are mistimed): 10 people, 15.87%
Vaginal Bleeding: 9 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 12.70%
Pregnancy With Implant Contraceptive: 8 people, 12.70%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 12.70%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 11.11%
Back Pain: 7 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 2 people, 3.17%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 3.17%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 1.59%
Polysubstance Dependence: 1 person, 1.59%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 1.59%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 1.59%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 1.59%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.59%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 1.59%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 1 person, 1.59%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on etonogestrel (the active ingredients of Implanon) and Implanon (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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