Does the effectiveness of Nexplanon (etonogestrel) decrease with GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) medications?

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Effectiveness of Nexplanon with GLP-1 Medications

  • There is no direct evidence to suggest that the effectiveness of Nexplanon (etonogestrel) decreases with GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) medications 1, 2.
  • Studies have investigated the effects of GLP-1 analogs on oral contraceptives, but not specifically on Nexplanon 3.
  • One study found that semaglutide, a once-weekly human GLP-1 analog, did not reduce the bioavailability of a combined oral contraceptive, ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel 3.
  • Other studies have explored the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their effects on insulin sensitivity, weight loss, and cardiovascular disease risk 4, 5.
  • However, there is no specific research on the interaction between GLP-1 medications and Nexplanon, a long-term reversible contraception method 1.

GLP-1 Medications and Contraceptives

  • GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce cardiovascular disease risk, and result in weight loss, making them a potential treatment option for PCOS 4.
  • The effects of GLP-1 medications on contraceptives are not well understood, and more research is needed to determine their impact on the effectiveness of Nexplanon 3.
  • The available evidence suggests that GLP-1 analogs may not affect the bioavailability of oral contraceptives, but this may not be generalizable to all types of contraceptives, including Nexplanon 3.

Limitations of Current Research

  • The current research on GLP-1 medications and contraceptives is limited, and more studies are needed to fully understand their interaction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • The available evidence is based on studies of oral contraceptives, and it is unclear whether the results can be applied to other types of contraceptives, such as Nexplanon 3.

References

Research

Nexplanon: the new implant for long-term contraception. A comprehensive descriptive review.

Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2012

Research

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) as a new therapeutic approach for type 2-diabetes.

Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association, 1997

Research

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1).

Molecular metabolism, 2019

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