Nexplanon (etonogestrel) is a prescription birth control device that’s used to prevent pregnancy. Nexplanon’s cost may depend on factors such as whether you have health insurance. Nexplanon is a form ...

With an efficacy rate of 99%, a birth control implant releases progestin which in turn prevents ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus, reducing the possibility of becoming pregnant to a great ...

The implant is effective, low-maintenance and relatively pain-free to get. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta The hormonal implant, a long-acting reversible contraceptive, is an increasingly popular choice ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

A renewed spotlight on protecting access to birth control may not help women who are already struggling to find affordable contraception in some states with the strictest abortion laws. At a family ...