Creator: Jayashree Thakwani
Keywords: Birth control implant, Contraceptive Implant, Nexplanon, Birth control implant glossary, glossary for Birth control implant

Written by Jayashree Thakwani, M.Pharm.Sci
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 25, 2020

Glossary

Contraceptive: Prevents pregnancy

Contraception: Birth control; deliberate prevention of the conception of offspring by any of various means.

Ovulation: The release of an egg from the ovary

Ovaries: Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones.

Intrauterine device (IUDs): A contraceptive device made of plastic or metal that is inserted into the uterus

Published on Aug 16, 2018
Last Updated on Sep 25, 2020

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