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