contraceptive implant
noun
plural contraceptive implants
: a thin rod-shaped device containing progestin that is inserted under the skin usually of the upper arm to prevent conception by blocking ovulation, thinning the uterine lining, and thickening cervical mucus
More expensive long-acting reversible contraceptives, such as IUDs and contraceptive implants, are often the most effective option, but pose a significant initial cost.—
Adrian Teare et al.
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By comparison, existing contraceptive implants require a trip to the local clinic or hospital for removal if a woman wants to stop using the implant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2014
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2014
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