Introduction

Contraceptive Implant is a progesterone only long-acting method being used in many countries of the world. The implant can be used for 3-7 years depending on the number of implants and amount of hormone they contain. Initially, 6-rod sub-dermal implant known as Norplant was the only sub-dermal implant available for 5-7 years of continuous contraception. Recently other newer and safer varieties of Implants are being available in the world

In this study session, you will learn in detail the one-rod implant called Implanon which is currently being provided at health post level by Health Extension Workers.