With so many different contraception options available, it can be difficult to know what will suit you - and what the side effects might be. While the contraceptive pill is the most popular ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse and may be distressing to some readers. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual or domestic violence ...

As I sat perched at the edge of my bed, the tension that had been gripping the back of my head, neck and left shoulder felt like it was intensifying. Defeated at the thought of having to endure ...

The ENG implant is an outstanding contraceptive option for almost all women. As stated earlier, effectiveness rivals tubal sterilization, yet the method is completely reversible. The key feature that ...