Chevreau J, et al. - Researchers searched for risk factors associated with difficult removals of etonogestrel-containing contraceptive implants(Nexplanon). In a stepwise binary logistic regression analysis, they identified placement by a private practitioner, weight gain >1 kg since placement, and duration of implant placement >25 months as independent risk factors for removal difficulties. These three simple parameters might help the physician to identify “at risk-patients”, and suggest a specific consultation before risking a potentially hazardous removal (with its associated, specific morbidity). The significance of training in implant insertion was also highlighted in this study.