The contraceptive implant (the rod) is a common form of contraception. Find out all the facts about the rod here including the benefits, downsides and how effective it is.

Information Sheet about Contraceptive Implant. This page is an accessible HTML version of the document shown below.

The contraceptive implant (Implanon NXT®) is a soft plastic stick about 4 cm long. The implant slowly releases a hormone, progestogen, into your body.

Medical devices that are implanted inside or on the surface of your body are considered higher risk therapeutic goods, and the decision to get one should not be taken lightly.

Our contraception service provides a range of LARC options such as contraceptive injections, implants or rods, copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) and more.

Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby.

Read this article to learn more about the different contraception methods that are available to you.

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) are ‘set-and-forget’ contraceptive methods that do not require a daily or monthly regime such as IUDs, implants and injections. We offer a full range of LARC methods at our clinics nationally. LARC are set-and-forget contraceptive methods that do not require a daily or monthly regime such as IUDs, implants and injections. We offer a full range of LARC methods at our clinics nationally.

If you are going to have sex, but do not want to get pregnant, you must use a contraceptive.There are many different types of contraception and each type has its own advantages and disadvantages

SHV offer advice , services and support on contraceptive methods at both their clinics in Melbourne CBD and Box Hill.