The birth control implant is sold under the brand name Nexplanon. Here's how it prevents pregnancy and what to expect during ...

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 ...

Just before the holidays, a patient was in my office for what I thought was going to be a routine appointment. After completing the exam, however, we started talking about what was really on her mind.

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 ...