**2. Conclusion**

This chapter has shown that contraceptive implants or implantable contraceptive are five subdermal implants, rods the size of pencil lead that are embedded just under the skin on the inside of the upper arm. The chapter further indicated the types of contraceptive implants which included Norplant, Norplant-2 (Jadelle/Sinoplant-II), Nexplanon (Implanon NXT), Implanon, Capronor, Nestrone, and MENT (subdermal implants for men).

Furthermore, the mechanism of action of contraceptive implants, the advantages and disadvantages of contraceptive implants had been discussed including its side effects. The health benefits of the implantable contraceptive including the positive method characteristics of contraceptive implants have been well stated in the chapter.

This chapter also discussed those who can and cannot use implantable contraceptives as well as the factors influencing the acceptance of contraceptive implants. The attitude and practice of women of childbearing age to contraceptive usage had been discussed, likewise, some recommendations which would promote the use of contraceptive implants among women of childbearing age had been extensively stated in this chapter.
