Abstract
Contraceptive implants are extremely effective, long acting, and suitable for nearly all women-to delay, space, or limit pregnancies-and they are increasingly popular. Now, markedly reduced prices and innovative service delivery models using dedicated non-physician service providers offer a historic opportunity to help satisfy women's growing need for family planning.
Highlights
What Women Like About ImplantsGlobal Health: Science and Practice 2013 | Volume 1 | Number 1 or 2 matchstick-sized plastic rods beneath the skin of the inner upper arm.[4,5] Some women like that pelvic exams and laboratory tests are not required and that implants can be used discreetly
Contraceptive implants are extremely effective, long acting, and suitable for most women—to delay, space, or limit pregnancies—and they are increasingly popular
Contraceptive implants offer immense potential to meet the need for family planning
Summary
Global Health: Science and Practice 2013 | Volume 1 | Number 1 or 2 matchstick-sized plastic rods beneath the skin of the inner upper arm.[4,5] Some women like that pelvic exams and laboratory tests are not required and that implants can be used discreetly. Implants do not interfere with sexual intercourse, and return to fertility upon removal is not delayed or negatively affected
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