a single rod containing progestin that is implanted by your doctor under the skin. it is effective for up to 3 years and can be removed earlier. you can find more information from the american society for reproductive medicine on this topic here: <link> it's a form of birth control that should protects against pregnancy for up to 3 years. the implant which looks like a rod is about the size of a matchstick and is implanted under the skin by your doctor. it's easily removable by your doctor when you want to plan a pregnancy and fertilty returns to normal without any delay. like all forms of contraception there are side effects that you should consider such as weight gain irregular bleeding acne mood changes and headache. this method is considered nearly 100% effective with less than one pregnancy occurring for every one hundred women using an implant for a year. it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. however you can reduce your risk by using a latex condom every time you have vaginal oral or anal sex.
what is implantable contraception?