title: Education and counseling for Norplant users.
abstract: Because Norplant provides effective contraception for 5 years, it is an excellent choice for many women. However, it has side effects that have prompted early removal in a significant number of women. Nurses who educate and counsel women about Norplant before insertion and provide support and management of side effects afterward can increase user satisfaction and long-term continuation.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Hinkle
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003376:Counseling; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel