title: Implantable hormonal contraceptives: emerging controversy.
abstract: There is an emerging policy debate over the inclusion of Norplant incentives in welfare reform. Even if women were guaranteed access to the implant and payment for its removal were assured, the possibility of increased human immunodeficiency virus infection would remain a strong argument against its use. Although this article focuses on Norplant, many of the arguments apply to other long-acting contraceptives that may become available in the future.
authors.affiliation: Center for Biomedical Ethics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Post
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D000293:Adolescent; D002669:Child Welfare; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012946:Social Welfare; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel