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Your Contraceptive Choices
From Planned Parenthood Federation of America
1996
If you choose
Norplant® ...
... your clinician will put six small capsules under the skin of your upper arm. Capsules constantly release small amounts of hormone that prevent release of the egg; thicken cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining the egg. Removal can be done at any time and must be done by a clinician.
Effectiveness
- 99.96%
- not effective against STIs
Advantages
- protects against pregnancy for five years
- no daily pill
- nothing to put in place before intercourse
- can use while breastfeeding (six weeks after delivery)
- can be used by some women who cannot take the Pill
Possible Problems
- side effects include irregular bleeding and other discomforts, including: headaches, nausea, depression, nervousness, dizziness, and weight gain
- medical procedure needed for insertion and removal
- possible scarring at insertion site
- rarely, infection at insertion site
Cost
Insertion: $500-$600 for exam and implants. Removal: $100-$200. Check with your local family planning clinic for information.
Norplant® is a registered trademark of the Population Council.
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