Contraceptive implant. X-ray of the arm of a 19 year old female showing a contraceptive implant (thin rod at upper centre). The rod releases female ho

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Contraceptive implant. X-ray of the arm of a 19 year old female showing a contraceptive implant (thin rod at upper centre). The rod releases female hormone over a number of years, providing a long-term form of birth control.

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