The hormonal implant, a long-acting reversible contraceptive, is an increasingly popular choice among teenagers, according to data published last week from the CDC.
As a jolt of pain shot through her body, Shona Spencer felt faint. A nurse started fanning her, as her doctor finished inserting her intrauterine device.
There are so many options when it comes to birth control — from condoms and oral contraceptives to vaginal rings, implants, and IUDs — that it can be hard to know which one to choose.