Last year, a variety of long-term contraceptive options became available in the United States. Among the most significant advances is Norplant, which is now available in this area. Q: What is Norplant ...

Norplant consists of six flexible, slender capsules that are inserted just under the skin on the inside of the upper arm. They can be felt by the fingers and sometimes their outline may be visible.

REGINA SMITH wanted her tubes tied. She was 17 and had just given birth to her daughter, Crystal. She didn’t want another unplanned pregnancy, but her doctors told her that, as a rule, they don’t ...

I’ve heard of the Norplant System for birth control. Where can I have it done? Does insurance pay for any of it? –Needs Norplant Dear Needs Norplant, Norplant is a progestin-only contraceptive method ...

After birth, you can get pregnant even before your period returns! It’s smart to plan ahead, and to research some methods of birth control. Here we take a look at two non-Pill methods of hormone-based ...

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