What are Implant Contraceptives? Implant contraceptives are small, flexible rods inserted under the skin of the upper arm, releasing progestin to prevent pregnancy. Mode of Action They act in the following ways: Effectiveness of Implant Contraceptives Advantages of Implant Contraceptives Limitations of Implants Side Effects of Implants Management of Implants
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What are Emergency Contraceptives? Emergency contraceptives are methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Types of Emergency Contraceptives Mode of Action Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptives Advantages of ECs Limitations of ECs Side Effects of ECs Management of ECs
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Combined oral contraceptives, also called “the pill” have been in use for the past half a century. What are Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)? Combination oral contraceptives are synthetic pills that mimic woman’s natural hormones, progesterone (progestin) and estrogen. They are usually packaged in packs of 21 or 28 tablets. Only the first 21 pills in
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