title: Norplant contraceptive implants--a comparison of capsules versus rods in Singapore.
abstract: The NORPLANT system is one of the most modern long acting steroidal fertility regulatory delivery systems to be introduced. It consists of six silicone capsules. The NORPLANT-2 rod system on the other hand consists of only 2 rods. The comparative study undertaken suggests that the NORPLANT-2 rod system is highly effective, safe and acceptable as the NORPLANT six capsule system in Singapore. It would thus appear that the NORPLANT-2 rod system as compared to the NORPLANT six capsule system has a great potential for acceptability in terms of ease of insertion and removal.
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Singh
authors: O A
authors: OA
authors: Viegas
authors: S S
authors: SS
authors: Ratnam
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004343:Drug Implants; D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel