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Infographic. Contraceptive Implant
The etonorgestrel (ENG)-releasing subdermal implant is a small plastic rod that is four centimeters in length and contains 68 milligrams of the progestin ENG. The implant is a long-acting reversible contraceptive method that is effective for three years. It must be inserted and removed by a trained provider and does not contain estrogen.