| Literature DB >> 8585884 |
S L Rosenthal1, F M Biro, L M Kollar, P J Hillard, J L Rauh.
Abstract
Levonorgestrel implants (Norplant) have been recommended as a contraceptive method for teenage women. Our experience suggests that the use of Norplant implants in adolescents is associated with bleeding irregularities and modest weight gain. There is no effect on condom use or STD acquisition. Despite the bleeding irregularities, we documented high continuation rates, suggesting that with appropriate pre-insertion counseling, Norplant implants can be a successful contraceptive method for adolescent women.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescents; Adolescents, Female; Age Factors; Americas; Clinical Research; Contraception; Contraception Continuation; Contraceptive Agents, Female--side effects; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin--side effects; Contraceptive Agents--side effects; Contraceptive Implants--side effects; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Contraceptive Usage; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Family Planning; Levonorgestrel--side effects; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Research Methodology; United States; Youth
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Year: 1995 PMID： 8585884 DOI： 10.1016/0010-7824(95)00212-s
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Contraception ISSN： 0010-7824 Impact factor: 3.375