It’s tiny, it’s super effective, and we promise it’s not a tracking device. Get to know the birth control implant, a.k.a. Nexplanon.

The process of her getting Implanon was pretty quick.

Crib? Check. Birth classes? Check. Postpartum birth control plan? Make sure that’s on your checklist too.

If you're worried about the side effects of birth control—or if you've had a bad experience—here are a few things to know.

I'm spotting a lot—should I be concerned?

I want birth control that won’t change my weight.

I'm having irregular bleeding with a progestin-only birth control method.

I'm ready to get pregnant.