A new male contraceptive is showing promising results in the early stages of human clinical trials, meaning it could launch a new era of reproductive technologies. “I think we as a society, especially ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who received a contraceptive implant 30 minutes, 72 hours or 6 weeks after delivery all achieved ...

Etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implants in women with sickle cell disease significantly reduced pain intensity and frequency of pain crises over 12 months, with no adverse changes in metabolic ...

A woman in her late 30s presented with a complaint of not being able to palpate the subdermal contraceptive implant in her left arm, which was inserted 6 years earlier. An x-ray revealed a ...

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Deciding on a birth control method is a big step, and if you're considering a contraceptive implant, you’re making a choice that offers long-term protection. A contraceptive implant is a small, ...

A new male contraception has been shown in trials to last for at least two years, in a critical milestone moment. The implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble ...

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is widely regarded as a transformative advancement in reproductive healthcare. Offering unparalleled efficacy and ease of use, LARC methods such as ...

Dozens of Tampa Bay area physicians are learning to implant Norplant, the new contraceptive device placed under the skin of a woman's arm to prevent pregnancy for five years. Doctors at Tampa General ...

Nexplanon is a brand-name birth control implant that a healthcare professional inserts under the skin of your upper arm. It is very effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years. Nexplanon ...

Women who are yet to be mothers can also use implants, as can adolescents and young women, irrespective of age or marital status. [File, Standard] One in every five married women in Kenya uses ...