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 The Male Condom
The Female Condom
Diaphragm
Cervical cap
Contraceptive Sponge
Implants (Norplant)
Shots (Depo-Provera)
Birth Control Pills
IUDs
Emergency Contraception
Norplant (Implants)
Norplant requires a surgical procedure using a local
anesthetic where non biodegradable silicone rubber capsules
are implanted beneath the skin on the arm. The implant process
usually takes under 10 minutes and is painless. Progestin is slowly
and steadily released at a rate that decreases over time.
Norplant is immediately effective for birth control if it is
implanted in the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle.
Otherwise, it becomes effective within 24 hours.
Norplant has proven to be a very effective method of birth
control, with effectiveness rates considered to be around 99%.
The implants usually stay in place for a period of 5 years, at
which time a new set of capsules can be implanted. Norplant
has been shown to be most effective for women whose weight is
under 155 pounds. Norplant's effectiveness decreases over
time.
There are a variety of reasons why some women are not good
candidates for Norplant, and a complete medical history should
be considered by a doctor prior to the procedure.
Advantages of Norplant
Norplant implants are highly
effective and have been shown to be 99.99% successful
No daily pills or requirements
prior to having intercourse
Require only one visit to the
doctor yearly for a regular check up
Women using Norplant lose less
menstrual blood
Disadvantages of Norplant
Norplant will likely cause
irregular menstrual periods
Some weight gain has been
associated with Norplant
Some women lose hair while
using Norplant
Implants can cause slight
discomfort in the area of the arm where they are implanted
No protection from sexually
transmitted diseases
Visit the Reproductive Health
Online website, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University for more
information about
reproductive health and birth control methods. For
information on
teen sexuality and birth control, visit the Sex Etc.
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