Norplant
contraceptive
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levonorgestrel
- In levonorgestrel
…form of contraception marketed as Norplant. In this system levonorgestrel was implanted beneath the skin of the upper arm in six Silastic (silicone-plastic) capsules, which provided birth control for five years. However, this system has been replaced by Norplant II (Jadelle), which uses a different synthetic progestogen, called etonogestrel, implanted…
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method of birth control
- In contraception: Hormonal contraceptives
Norplant consists of a set of small, soft tubes that are surgically implanted under the skin of a woman’s arm, where they release the synthetic hormone progestin. Norplant can prevent conception for up to five years.
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