Maybe Not Baby: The 5 Best Methods of Birth Control

4. The Implant

The implant is a revolutionary method of contraception that is long-acting and reversible. This birth control method, which has been available in the United States since 2006, consists of a single-rod subdermal implant that contains etonogestrel, a progestin-like hormone which is slowly released into the body to prevent ovulation. Also known by the brand names Implanon and Nexplanon, the implant is one of the most effective contraceptive methods on the market (99%), and it lasts up to three years.