A birth control implant (such as the name brand, Nexplanon) is inserted into the skin of the upper arm. The thin, flexible, rod-like structure releases the hormone progestin into the body.

Donna J. Drucker is the author of “Contraception: A Concise History.“ (MIT Press Reader/) Barrier contraceptives also served as symbols of a young person’s rejection of, or challenge to ...

Contraceptive Efficacy, Safety, Fit, and Acceptability of a Single-Size Diaphragm Developed With End-User Input. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2015: (4) 895-903 ...

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While adding spermicide to a diaphragm increases its effectiveness, it's still much less effective at preventing pregnancy than other birth control methods. A diaphragm is 92%-96% effective with ...

Types of Nonhormonal Birth Control Here are different types of nonhormonal birth control: — Cervical cap — Contraceptive gel — Copper IUD — Diaphragm — Male and female condoms ...

USAID awarded CONRAD a five year project with a $2 million ceiling to focus on testing the safety and effectiveness of the SILCS diaphragm, the one-size-fits-most contraceptive barrier, combined ...

Vaginal diaphragm with an “ORTHO / 60” inscription in a circular metal case. Ortho Pharmaceutical was formed in 1931 as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, to produce Ortho-Gynol, the first ...