Norplant--a contraceptive implant
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 32(3): 17-19
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-6543 PMID: 7635018 Document Number: 292987
Norplant, a progestagen implant designed to provide contraception for five years, was launched in the UK in October 1993. Almost 3 million women world wide are using it. The manufacturer claims that Norplant is "one of the most effective and practical forms of contraception for any woman who wants long-term reliability, convenience and the opportunity to change her mind". In this article we assess its use.
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