Among the different contraceptive methods which are long-lasting and reversible is the contraceptive implant. Here, a thin plastic rod impregnated with progestin is placed under the skin over the ...

If, like me, you keep seeing those "I armor up" commercials while binge-watching Broad City on Hulu, you might be curious about how Nexplanon works. Just how effective is Nexplanon, the birth control ...

To address a global health challenge, a team of biomedical engineering undergraduates has developed a kit to teach front-line health care workers in developing countries how to implant contraceptives.

The birth control implant is sold under the brand name Nexplanon. Here's how it prevents pregnancy and what to expect during ...

Don’t let uncertainty over how to insert NuvaRing scare you away from trying this mode of birth control if you think it may be right for you. NuvaRing is a flexible, transparent ring that contains the ...

Contraceptive implants and IUDs are very effective in preventing pregnancy — nearly 100 percent, statistics show. A new federal survey finds many more women are making this choice than did a decade ...

Men generally have two contraception methods: condoms and vasectomies. However, biotechnology company Contraline plans to change that with the “world’s first” contraceptive implant for men, Adam, now ...

The varieties of contraception methods available to women today are wider than ever. The Implanon device is a small plastic rod which releases hormones into the bloodstream and was launched in the UK ...