The subdermal etonogestrel implant (SDI) is the most effective long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) method and is cost-effective, with its costeffectiveness increasing with duration of use. We wanted to know our own rates of early discontinuation, the commonest reason for early removal and whether there were any factors increasing the likelihood of early removal....

Obesity is a contributing factor to depression and anxiety in women and is linked to decreased cardiorespiratory fitness. Middle-aged women with high levels of anxiety and depression have been found to have higher obesity indices. The relationship between obesity and depression/anxiety is bidirectional, with each potentially causing or exacerbating the other. There is evidence to suggest that the association is more likely in individuals with abdominal obesity....