Following a spring approval by Health Canada and training for doctors this fall, Nova Scotians now have access to another form of birth control. Nexplanon is a small plastic rod that's implanted in the upper arm and slowly releases a synthetic hormone that prevents pregnancy. Since the late 1990s, millions of women around the world have used it, but Health Canada just approved it in May 2020. Falling under the same umbrella category as an IUD, or intrauterine device, Nexplanon is a long-acting reversible contraceptive, or LARC. But, as with all forms of birth control, she said it's important for people to explore all the details before choosing what to use.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2020 17:48 UTC