title: A three-year clinical evaluation of Norplant-2 rods in Singapore.
abstract: A three-year clinical evaluation of Norplant-2 rods in Singapore shows that no pregnancy occurred during the three years of use. The continuation rate at the end of three years was 74%. Desire for planned pregnancy was the main reason for removal during the three years. The post-removal conception rate in women desiring planned pregnancy was 50.0% at the end of one year. This low rate could be attributed to the four women deciding against a pregnancy after removal. However, despite this apparent reason one needs to monitor the post-removal return of fertility closely in the years to come.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Viegas
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ratnam
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012846:Singapore
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel