The newest method of birth control in Canada is the Progestin Implant called Nexplanon ®.  It is a single 4cm by 2mm rod that is placed in your non-dominant arm. It is estrogen-free and lasts for 3-5 years. This is the most effective method of birth control with a failure rate of less than 5 per 10 000 users (that’s 180 times more effective than the pill!).

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This is perfect for patients who do not want to have anything  placed in the uterus. It is easy to insert and lowers pelvic pain and menstrual cramps. About 50% of patients report minimal or no bleeding after 6 months but about 10% patients would like to have it removed due to irregular bleeding. 

 

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