Norplant consists of six flexible, slender capsules that are inserted just under the skin on the inside of the upper arm. They can be felt by the fingers and sometimes their outline may be visible.

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Depo-Provera is another progestin-only birth control method. It is an injection that protects against pregnancy for 3 months. Although Depo-Provera has been available for years in over 90 other ...