title: Norplant: the uses of a new contraceptive.
abstract: Norplant is a subdermal implant providing contraceptive protection over a five-year period. After worldwide trials, it has been available in the UK since September 1993. The author discusses the mode of action of this contraceptive method, its efficacy, advantages and disadvantages and describes the procedure for insertion of the implants.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blain
mesh_terms: D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel