July 19, 2006 — -- Among the 38 million American women using some form of birth control, some have waited patiently for a new implantable contraceptive device to become available to them. On ...

The Department of Health says around 1.4 million women have used Implanon since 1999 Nearly 600 women have become pregnant despite using a popular contraceptive implant, a health watchdog has said.

The beauty of contraceptive implants is that, once a doctor has tucked one under a woman's skin, she shouldn't have to worry about birth control for several years. At least, that's the theory. But ...

Hundreds of women have had their fertility put in jeopardy after a popular contraceptive implant was apparently 'lost' in their bodies. The problem with the Implanon device could also force hundreds ...