contraceptive implant
Subdermal fertility preventer
A contraceptive implant is a small rod inserted under the skin, typically in the upper arm, that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy.
The implant provides long-term birth control—usually three to five years—without requiring daily attention: She decided to get a contraceptive implant after forgetting her pills too often.
Removal restores fertility.
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
- armUpper body limb
- upper armLimb segment above elbow
- insertionPlacing something within
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
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Medical help conceiving
IVF · in vitro fertilization · fertility drugs · assisted reproduction · artificial insemination
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Oral contraceptive medication
daily pill · the pill · unprotected sex · condom · barrier method
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