A Cochrane Systematic Review that set out to assess the effectiveness and tolerability of subdermal implantable contraceptives compared to other reversible methods of contraception found that they ...

There are three progestin-containing subdermal implants. The first implant to be developed was Norplant, which is no longer being manufactured. Norplant had six levonorgestrel-containing capsules, and ...

Women of reproductive age in Busia are opting for long term contraceptives as opposed to daily oral pills. Details from the County Reproductive Health Department show that majority of women prefer ...

WASHINGTON -- Implantable contraceptives will be available again soon to U.S. women seeking a long-term solution to birth control, with the approval of a matchstick-size rod that can prevent ...