You’re probably well aware of the pill and how it works—but long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including the birth control implant (a.k.a. Nexplanon), don’t require a daily check on your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Over the next 5 years, we anticipate that research will begin to address some of the side effects of the implant and how they can best be managed. The most bothersome adverse effect is the ...

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, ...

Mass General Brigham and MIT investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of ...

I was 15 years old when I started taking the pill. By the time I got to college, I struggled to take it at the same time every day. I would forget to bring them if I spent the night at my boyfriend’s ...