The etonogestrel-releasing subdermal (ENG) implant is the most effective reversible method of contraception; with a failure rate of 0.05%, its effectiveness rivals tubal sterilization. The implant ...

The single-rod, etonogestrel-releasing, subdermal implant (ENG implant) is the most effective, long-acting reversible method of contraception available. The failure rate of the ENG implant is 0.05 ...

The Gauteng Department of Health has explained its plans to give schoolgirls contraceptives as one of the ways to tackle ...

On Thursday 16 January, an article was published in which Gauteng MEC for Health Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko was quoted saying that girl learners in Gauteng will essentially be forced to get contraceptive ...

What is particularly concerning and would amount to an egregious violation of constitutional rights, reminiscent of coerced and forced sterilisation, is the MEC’s decision to make the contraceptive ...

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 ...

She noted that most women prefer injection or implant for birth control. “Most women hate ... cent effective and works for five years while Implanon is effective for three years.

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has unveiled plans to roll out contraceptive implants for schoolgirls to curb rising teen pregnancies. But the plan has sparked a fierce backlash over ...

is the MEC’s decision to make the contraceptive Implanon, an implant, compulsory for pupils based only on parental consent and not the consent of the pupils. Any attempt to forcefully ...

including emergency contraception and implants. Etonogestrel: A progestin used in contraceptive implants that releases hormones to prevent ovulation. Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI): A situation in ...

Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said on Thursday that her department will roll out Implanon implants ... a medical examination before contraceptive is provided to the ...