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NDUBUISI, IJEOMA CHARITY
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SOM UDUTH SOKOTO
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 Introduction
 Who can use LARC?
 Effectiveness of LARC
 Main types of LARC:Implants and IUDs
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 LARC is a Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive,
meaning that once it is inserted it will provide continuous
protection against unwanted pregnancy until it is
removed.
 There are two types of LARCs, implants or IUDs
(Intrauterine Devices) and further subdivided into
hormonal and non-hormonal.
 Both forms can be placed during a short in-office
procedure and are more than 99 percent effective in
preventing unwanted pregnancy.
 They last for several years and are easy to use.
INTRODUCTION
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LARC methods are a safe and effective birth control
choice for women of all ages.
Teenagers, women who have given birth, and
women who have never given birth can use these
methods.
They also are good methods for women to use
immediately after child birth.
WHO CAN USE LARC?
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LARC methods (Implants and IUDs) are 20 times
more effective than oral contraceptive pills, the
patch, or the vaginal ring.
The IUD and the implant are the most effective
forms of reversible birth control available.
During the first year of use, fewer than 1 in 100
women using an IUD or implant will get pregnant.
EFFECTIVENESS OF LARC
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The IUD and the implant do not protect
against sexually transmitted infections (STIs),
including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A male or female condom should be used to
provide STI protection if one is at risk of getting
an STI.
NOTE
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MAJOR TYPES OF
LARC
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Implants are small plastic rods, each about the size
of a matchstick, that release a progestin like the
natural hormone progesterone in a woman’s body.
A specifically trained provider performs a minor
surgical procedure to place one or 2 rods under
the skin on the inside of a woman’s upper arm.
Do not contain estrogen, and so can be used
throughout breastfeeding and by women who
cannot use methods with estrogen.
IMPLANTS
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TYPES
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Uniplant: 1 rod containing 55mg of nomogestrol,
effective for 1 year.
Implanon/implanon NXT (Nexplanon): 1 rod
containing 68mg of etonogestrel, labeled for up to 3
years of use.
Jadelle: 2 rods containing 75mg of levonorgestrel,
highly effective for 5 years
Zarin/Levoplant (Sino-Implant (II)), 2 rods
containing 75mg of levonorgestrel. Labeled for up to
4 years of use.
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TYPES OF IMPLANT
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Implants work primarily by:
Preventing the release of eggs from the
ovaries (ovulation)
Thickening cervical mucus (this blocks sperm
from reaching an egg)
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MODE OF ACTION
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 Jadelle
 Annual 0.2 pregnancies/100 women
 5-year cumulative 1.1 /100 women
 Zarin
 0.3 – 1.1 pregnancies/100 in the first year of use
 Implanon
 Less than 1 pregnancy/100 women for over 3
years of use
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EFFECTIVENESS
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Safe to use immediately postpartum if not
breastfeeding
Safe to use after 6th week postpartum if
breastfeeding
 Safe for women of any age and parity
Safe to use immediately after an abortion
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HOW SAFE IS IMPLANT?
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 An implant can be placed in the
provider’s office with a short
procedure.
 Before placement, the provider will
clean the client’s arm and then numb
the spot where the device will be
inserted with 2ml of 1% xylocaine.
 The device comes in its own
applicator-syringe, which is used to
inject the implant under the skin.
 The whole procedure takes around 10
minutes and is followed by dressing
with a pressure bandage.
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INSERTION OF IMPLANT
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Effective immediately if inserted within the first 7
days of menstrual cycle (5 days for Implanon). Very
effective in preventing pregnancy and safe for
majority of women
They are long-acting
Do not interfere with intercourse
Do not affect breastfeeding (Contain no oestrogen)
No supplies required by the client
No frequently repeated visits to the clinic required
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BENEFITS
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No increased risk of cardiovascular complications
No delayed return to fertility
Decrease ectopic pregnancy
May decrease menstrual pain and menstrual bleeding
May help prevent iron deficiency anemia
Protect against endometrial cancer and symptomatic
pelvic inflammatory disease
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BENEFITS
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 May cause menstrual changes – spotting, irregular bleeding,
amenorrhea
 May cause weight gain, breast tenderness, dizziness, nausea,
mood change, acne
 Some women may develop enlarged ovarian follicles
 Do not protect against STIs/HIV/AIDs
 Insertion and removal procedures may be associated with
bruising, infection or bleeding
 The client cannot discontinue the method on her own
 Outline of the rods may be visible under the skin of some
women, especially when the skin is stretched
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LIMITATIONS
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Implant removal only takes a few minutes, but the
process is a little longer than getting it inserted.
Just like with the insertion, the provider gives the
client a shot to numb a small area of the arm.
Then a small cut is made and the implant is removed.
If the client wants to continue using implant, the
provider can get another implant inserted during the
removal of the old one.
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REMOVAL OF IMPLANT
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 IUDs are among the most reliable and cost-effective long-
acting method of contraception available to women today
 IUD offers a level of protection comparable to female
sterilization with the added advantage of easy and rapid
reversibility
 IUDs can be inserted:
 Immediately after delivery of the placenta
 During cesarean section
 Within 48 hours of childbirth
 If not inserted within 48 hours of delivery, insertions should
be delayed for 4-6 weeks.
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INTRA-UTERINE DEVICES
(IUDs)
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Effectiveness is comparable to female sterilization
12-13 years with Copper-T (approved)
Cheaper to provide than other methods
Quickly and completely reversible
Very safe for most women (including: immediately
postpartum, post abortion, or interval;
breastfeeding; young; and nulliparas).
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CHARACTERISTICS OF
IUDs
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 Copper T 380A: effective for up to 12 years
 LNG-IUS: effective for up to 5 years
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TYPES OF IUDs
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Cu-T380A
 The copper decreases sperm motility and functions by
altering the uterine and tubal environment, thus
preventing sperm from reaching the fallopian tubes and
fertilizing the eggs
LNG-IUS
 Thickening of the cervical mucus
 Interfering with sperm movement
 Thinning the lining of the uterus
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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 At any time, if reasonably sure client is not pregnant
 During the menstrual cycle
 Soon after child birth
 Post abortion/miscarriage
 For emergency contraception
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TIMING OF INSERTION
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No constant/ daily supplies needed
Effective immediately upon insertion
No user action required
Long lasting and reversible
Protection from endometrial cancer and ectopic
pregnancy
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ADVANTAGES OF IUDs
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Can be used by postpartum and lactating women
Fertility returns promptly upon removal
Can be used as emergency contraception if
inserted within 5 days of the first act of
unprotected sexual intercourse
Does not interfere with any medicines the client
may be taking.
Does not interfere with intercourse.
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ADVANTAGES...
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 Trained provider needed to insert and remove the IUD
 Pelvic examination before IUD insertion is mandatory
 May cause minor pain or discomfort during insertion and
removal procedures
 Has side effects of changes in menstrual pattern and
cramp
 Provide no protection from STIs including HIV
 Risk of expulsion
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LIMITATION OF IUDs
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Pain and cramping during menstruation
Prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding
Bleeding or spotting between monthly
periods
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SIDE EFFECTS
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Perforation
Infection
Expulsion
Pregnancy with IUD insitu
Missing thread
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COMPLICATIONS OF
IUDs
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 Does IUD increase risk of HIV
acquisition by the woman using
it? NO
 Does use of IUD by HIV-infected
women increase their other health
risks? NO
 Does the HIV-infected IUD user increase
risk to HIV negative male partner?
NO
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IUD USE AND HIV
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SUMMARY
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 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2023). Long-
Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): Intrauterine Device (IUD) and
Implant. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/long-acting-
reversible-contraception-iud-and-
implant#:~:text=What%20are%20long%2Dacting%20reversible,and%20are
%20easy%20to%20use.
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 http://www.myherhub.com/women-s-educational-videos/long-acting-
reversible-contraception/
 https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/birth-control-
implant-nexplanon/what-happens-when-the-birth-control-implant-is-
removed
 NMCN MCPDP contraceptive technology update module.
 USAID/MCSP LLLong-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Learning Package
:Learner version
REFERENCES
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LONG ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES (LARC).pptx

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  • 2.
      Introduction  Whocan use LARC?  Effectiveness of LARC  Main types of LARC:Implants and IUDs content 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 2
  • 3.
      LARC isa Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive, meaning that once it is inserted it will provide continuous protection against unwanted pregnancy until it is removed.  There are two types of LARCs, implants or IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) and further subdivided into hormonal and non-hormonal.  Both forms can be placed during a short in-office procedure and are more than 99 percent effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy.  They last for several years and are easy to use. INTRODUCTION 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 3
  • 4.
     LARC methods area safe and effective birth control choice for women of all ages. Teenagers, women who have given birth, and women who have never given birth can use these methods. They also are good methods for women to use immediately after child birth. WHO CAN USE LARC? 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 4
  • 5.
     LARC methods (Implantsand IUDs) are 20 times more effective than oral contraceptive pills, the patch, or the vaginal ring. The IUD and the implant are the most effective forms of reversible birth control available. During the first year of use, fewer than 1 in 100 women using an IUD or implant will get pregnant. EFFECTIVENESS OF LARC 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 5
  • 6.
     The IUD andthe implant do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A male or female condom should be used to provide STI protection if one is at risk of getting an STI. NOTE 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 6
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     3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM,UDUTH SOKOTO 7 MAJOR TYPES OF LARC
  • 8.
     Implants are smallplastic rods, each about the size of a matchstick, that release a progestin like the natural hormone progesterone in a woman’s body. A specifically trained provider performs a minor surgical procedure to place one or 2 rods under the skin on the inside of a woman’s upper arm. Do not contain estrogen, and so can be used throughout breastfeeding and by women who cannot use methods with estrogen. IMPLANTS 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 8
  • 9.
  • 10.
     Uniplant: 1 rodcontaining 55mg of nomogestrol, effective for 1 year. Implanon/implanon NXT (Nexplanon): 1 rod containing 68mg of etonogestrel, labeled for up to 3 years of use. Jadelle: 2 rods containing 75mg of levonorgestrel, highly effective for 5 years Zarin/Levoplant (Sino-Implant (II)), 2 rods containing 75mg of levonorgestrel. Labeled for up to 4 years of use. 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 10 TYPES OF IMPLANT
  • 11.
     Implants work primarilyby: Preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) Thickening cervical mucus (this blocks sperm from reaching an egg) 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 11 MODE OF ACTION
  • 12.
      Jadelle  Annual0.2 pregnancies/100 women  5-year cumulative 1.1 /100 women  Zarin  0.3 – 1.1 pregnancies/100 in the first year of use  Implanon  Less than 1 pregnancy/100 women for over 3 years of use 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 12 EFFECTIVENESS
  • 13.
     Safe to useimmediately postpartum if not breastfeeding Safe to use after 6th week postpartum if breastfeeding  Safe for women of any age and parity Safe to use immediately after an abortion 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 13 HOW SAFE IS IMPLANT?
  • 14.
      An implantcan be placed in the provider’s office with a short procedure.  Before placement, the provider will clean the client’s arm and then numb the spot where the device will be inserted with 2ml of 1% xylocaine.  The device comes in its own applicator-syringe, which is used to inject the implant under the skin.  The whole procedure takes around 10 minutes and is followed by dressing with a pressure bandage. 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 14 INSERTION OF IMPLANT
  • 15.
     Effective immediately ifinserted within the first 7 days of menstrual cycle (5 days for Implanon). Very effective in preventing pregnancy and safe for majority of women They are long-acting Do not interfere with intercourse Do not affect breastfeeding (Contain no oestrogen) No supplies required by the client No frequently repeated visits to the clinic required 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 15 BENEFITS
  • 16.
     No increased riskof cardiovascular complications No delayed return to fertility Decrease ectopic pregnancy May decrease menstrual pain and menstrual bleeding May help prevent iron deficiency anemia Protect against endometrial cancer and symptomatic pelvic inflammatory disease 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 16 BENEFITS
  • 17.
      May causemenstrual changes – spotting, irregular bleeding, amenorrhea  May cause weight gain, breast tenderness, dizziness, nausea, mood change, acne  Some women may develop enlarged ovarian follicles  Do not protect against STIs/HIV/AIDs  Insertion and removal procedures may be associated with bruising, infection or bleeding  The client cannot discontinue the method on her own  Outline of the rods may be visible under the skin of some women, especially when the skin is stretched 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 17 LIMITATIONS
  • 18.
     Implant removal onlytakes a few minutes, but the process is a little longer than getting it inserted. Just like with the insertion, the provider gives the client a shot to numb a small area of the arm. Then a small cut is made and the implant is removed. If the client wants to continue using implant, the provider can get another implant inserted during the removal of the old one. 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 18 REMOVAL OF IMPLANT
  • 19.
      IUDs areamong the most reliable and cost-effective long- acting method of contraception available to women today  IUD offers a level of protection comparable to female sterilization with the added advantage of easy and rapid reversibility  IUDs can be inserted:  Immediately after delivery of the placenta  During cesarean section  Within 48 hours of childbirth  If not inserted within 48 hours of delivery, insertions should be delayed for 4-6 weeks. 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 19 INTRA-UTERINE DEVICES (IUDs)
  • 20.
     Effectiveness is comparableto female sterilization 12-13 years with Copper-T (approved) Cheaper to provide than other methods Quickly and completely reversible Very safe for most women (including: immediately postpartum, post abortion, or interval; breastfeeding; young; and nulliparas). 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 20 CHARACTERISTICS OF IUDs
  • 21.
      Copper T380A: effective for up to 12 years  LNG-IUS: effective for up to 5 years 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 21 TYPES OF IUDs
  • 22.
     Cu-T380A  The copperdecreases sperm motility and functions by altering the uterine and tubal environment, thus preventing sperm from reaching the fallopian tubes and fertilizing the eggs LNG-IUS  Thickening of the cervical mucus  Interfering with sperm movement  Thinning the lining of the uterus 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 22 MECHANISM OF ACTION
  • 23.
      At anytime, if reasonably sure client is not pregnant  During the menstrual cycle  Soon after child birth  Post abortion/miscarriage  For emergency contraception 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 23 TIMING OF INSERTION
  • 24.
     No constant/ dailysupplies needed Effective immediately upon insertion No user action required Long lasting and reversible Protection from endometrial cancer and ectopic pregnancy 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 24 ADVANTAGES OF IUDs
  • 25.
     Can be usedby postpartum and lactating women Fertility returns promptly upon removal Can be used as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days of the first act of unprotected sexual intercourse Does not interfere with any medicines the client may be taking. Does not interfere with intercourse. 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 25 ADVANTAGES...
  • 26.
      Trained providerneeded to insert and remove the IUD  Pelvic examination before IUD insertion is mandatory  May cause minor pain or discomfort during insertion and removal procedures  Has side effects of changes in menstrual pattern and cramp  Provide no protection from STIs including HIV  Risk of expulsion 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 26 LIMITATION OF IUDs
  • 27.
     Pain and crampingduring menstruation Prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding Bleeding or spotting between monthly periods 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 27 SIDE EFFECTS
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     Perforation Infection Expulsion Pregnancy with IUDinsitu Missing thread 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 28 COMPLICATIONS OF IUDs
  • 29.
      Does IUDincrease risk of HIV acquisition by the woman using it? NO  Does use of IUD by HIV-infected women increase their other health risks? NO  Does the HIV-infected IUD user increase risk to HIV negative male partner? NO 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 29 IUD USE AND HIV
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     3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM,UDUTH SOKOTO 30 SUMMARY
  • 31.
      The AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2023). Long- Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Implant. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/long-acting- reversible-contraception-iud-and- implant#:~:text=What%20are%20long%2Dacting%20reversible,and%20are %20easy%20to%20use.   http://www.myherhub.com/women-s-educational-videos/long-acting- reversible-contraception/  https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/birth-control- implant-nexplanon/what-happens-when-the-birth-control-implant-is- removed  NMCN MCPDP contraceptive technology update module.  USAID/MCSP LLLong-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Learning Package :Learner version REFERENCES 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 31
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     THANK YOU FOR LISTENING ANYQUESTIONS? 3/6/2023 NDUBUISI, I.C. SOM, UDUTH SOKOTO 32

Editor's Notes

  • #7 have more than one sexual partner; have a partner who has or has had more than one sexual partner; have sex with someone who has an STI; have a history of STIs; use intravenous drugs (injected into a vein) or have a partner who uses intravenous drugs
  • #11 - Implanon NXT (a recent study shows it may be highly effective for 5 years). Replaces Implanon; Implanon NXT can be seen on X-ray and has an improved insertion device. - Jadelle/Zarin (2 rods, levonorgestrel 75mg) –Jadelle 5 yrs, Zarin 4 yrs · Women of any age and parity can use it · Safe to use immediately after an abortion
  • #18 Users of Implanon and Implanon NXT are more likely to have infrequent bleeding, prolonged bleeding, or no monthly bleeding than irregular bleeding.