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  2. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant - Wikipedia

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    Possible scarring and difficulty in removal. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, sold under the brand name Jadelle among others, are devices that release levonorgestrel for birth control. [1] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.05%. [1][2] The device is placed under the skin and lasts for ...

  3. Etonogestrel - Wikipedia

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    Period advantages. Minimizes pain. In 33% no periods. Benefits. Long-term contraception. Etonogestrel is a medication which is used as a means of birth control for women. [4][5][12][13] It is available as an implant placed under the skin of the upper arm under the brand names Nexplanon and Implanon.

  4. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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    The contraceptive implant is hormone-based and highly effective, approved in more than 60 countries and used by millions of women around the world. The typical implant is a small flexible tube measuring about 40 mm (1.6 in) in length. It is most commonly inserted subdermally in the inner portion of the upper, non-dominant arm by a trained and ...

  5. Subdermal implant - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetic subdermal implants on the lower arm. A subdermal implant is a body modification placed under the skin, allowing the body to heal over the implant and creating a raised design. Such implants fall under the broad category of body modification. Many subdermal implants are made out of silicone, either carved or mold injected.

  6. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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    Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. [3] [7] It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills. [8]As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand names Plan B One-Step and Julie, among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

  7. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    The copper IUD (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control. It is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for sperm and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy. [2] The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.