In November 2017, an AP medical team travelled to remote villages of the lower Ucayali and Maranon Rivers to offer family planning education and other health and medical related services. We provided 51 women with Implanon contraceptive arm implants, which are fully effective for three years, allowing them more control over the number and spacing of their children.

Of the 51 women who received the Implanon implant, 22 women had it removed due to adverse reactions or for personal reasons. The most common adverse reactions were heavy bleeding or headaches. Of the 22 women who had the implant removed, 12 are now on either oral or injectable contraceptives, provided by our team. One woman chose to become pregnant, 7 rejected further contraceptive options, and two women did not return to clinic.  This first program concluded in November 2020.  We have since begun working with a second group of women which includes many from the first program, as well as new participants.  We continue to monitor their well-being throughout the year.