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Jim Shelton's Pearls April 03, 2003Implanon
The "Pearls" offer answers to commonly asked questions about family planning. These "Pearls" are prepared by Dr. James D. Shelton, Senior Medical Scientist, Office of Population, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
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I've heard there is a new single-rod contraceptive implant available. What can you tell me about it?
Implanon is a 3-year single rod, sub-dermal, progestin-releasing implant marketed by the pharmaceutical company Organon. An interesting feature is a specially-designed, preloaded applicator that eliminates the need for a separate incision. Insertion and removal are somewhat easier than Norplant. Implanon is currently approved in Europe and a number of other countries. Clinical studies have been conducted in the US and presumably application for approval has been made to the USFDA. 
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