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Implanon - Birth Control Implant
July 19, 2006
On Tuesday, July 18th, the FDA approved a new form of birth control for women.
The new product called Implanon is a progestin-only contraceptive that is implanted into the inside of a woman's upper arm. The implanted birth control device is effective for three years after it is set in. The birth control devise is a small plastic rod close to the size of a toothpick.
It is believed that Implanon will be more effective than traditional oral contraceptives because the women will not have to remember to take a pill. Poor adherence to the daily dose of oral contraceptives is usually the most likely reason for failure.