Norplant contraceptive implants--a comparison of capsules versus rods in Singapore.
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.
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
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D000328:Adult; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D004343:Drug Implants; D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel