Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said on Thursday that her department will roll out Implanon implants among school-going girls to prevent teenage pregnancies. She emphasised ...

The article was titled "Gauteng Health to ask permission for Implanon implants to prevent teen pregnancy". Such an approach to curbing teenage pregnancy is misguided and unlawful. What is ...

This makes the implant an excellent contraceptive option for women who have trouble with user-dependent methods that require monthly, weekly, daily or coital attention. The ENG implant is also ...

Contraceptive implants, such as the Etonogestrel implant, are a popular long-term birth control method due to their effectiveness and convenience. However, the insertion and removal of these ...

This means that, if a minor seeks contraceptives or contraceptive advice without parental consent, his or her confidentiality should be respected. The MEC’s approach on this implant issue is ...

“These services include subdermal implants, a long-acting contraceptive, alongside other methods such as condom use and abstinence,” said spokesperson Motalatale Modiba. ALSO READ: What you ...

When inserted during the first 5 days after the start of the menstrual cycle, the implant will have an almost immediate contraceptive effect. A back-up method should be used for 7 days if the ...

A Los Angeles-based startup for a male contraceptive injection that blocks the movement of sperm raised $200,000 in a fresh round of funding, the company said. NEXT Life Sciences said the infusion ...