title: Contraceptive implants: an overview and update.
abstract: Contraceptive implants are safe, highly effective, and long-term methods of contraception that are widely applicable to any reproductive-aged woman. Implants require minimal user compliance and are cost-effective. The new single-rod system simplifies insertion and removal, making implants more accessible for both providers and patients. Specifically, progestin-only implants are safe options for various women including adolescents, postpartum, breast-feeding, those who are medically complicated, or those who have contraindications to or intolerance of estrogen-containing contraceptives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA. isleym@ohsu.edu
authors.forename: Michelle M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Isley
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Edelman
mesh_terms: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants; D011372:Progestins