
Implants Toolkit
Contraceptive implants are small, thin, flexible plastic rods, each about the size of a matchstick, that release a progestin hormone into the body. Many clients are satisfied with them because they are safe, highly effective, long-acting, and quickly reversible. Implants require little attention after insertion, making them very convenient to use.
Three kinds of implants are highlighted in the Toolkit:
- Implanon (and its successors Implanon NXT and Nexplanon)
- Jadelle
- Sino-implant (II)/Levoplant
This Toolkit for health policy makers, program managers, and service providers contains reliable and relevant information about providing contraceptive implants, including the following:
- Essential knowledge about the method
- Relevant polices and guidelines
- Training resources
- Logistics information
- Program management guidance
- Service delivery guidelines and tools
- Communication materials
- Country experiences including implants in family planning programs employing strategies such as task sharing, mobile services, social franchising, integrated services, and more