What Is a Levonorgestrel-Releasing Implant – And Why Are Pakistani Women Demanding It?

Family Planning isn’t new. Contraceptives have been used in one form or another for thousands of years, throughout human history and even prehistory. In fact, family planning has always been practiced, even in societies dominated by social, political, or religious codes that require people to “be fruitful and multiply” — from the era of Pericles in ancient Athens to that of Pope Francis, today. Of course, the methods used before the 20th century were not always as safe or effective as those available today. The scientific legacy of the last century has led to significant, lifesaving advancements in many areas, of which Family Planning is one, and should be celebrated as such.
Recent years have not just witnessed an advancement in contraceptive technology, but also an increased awareness of the health benefits of using these. Testament to this is the celebration of September 26th each year around the world as World Contraception Day.
Over the last few decades many new contraceptive methods have come forward, one of which is the Levonorgestrel-Releasing Implant – a type of long-acting reversible birth control.
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