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(Birth Control) and Family Planning".
Contraception (birth control)
is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, or medications followed in
order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of a woman
becoming pregnant or giving birth. Therefore contraception is the
utilization of various and sundry surgical procedures, devices,
practices, agents, or drugs with the intention of preventing conception
or impregnation (pregnancy). Methods and intentions typically termed
birth control may be considered a pivotal ingredient to family
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| 5-year contraceptive implant seems headed for wide use. |
| NEW YORK TIMES. 1991 Nov 29;:A1, A26. |
| Almost 12 months after approval of the contraceptive implant Norplant in the US, public health officials and family |
| planning providers have announced that Norplant is safe and effective and its popularity is growing. Around 100,000 |
| US women have accepted Norplant, fewer than 1% of the number of US women who use oral contraceptives (OCs). |
| Most Norplant acceptors have switched from OCs. More than 25,000 clinicians have undergone training in inserting |
| the six capsules under the skin of the upper arm through a small incision. Medicaid pays for Norplant for poor women |
| in all states, except California and Massachusetts. Benefits of Norplant include: no need to remember to take a pill; |
| easily reversible; highest efficacy rate of any contraceptive; and avoidance of safety concerns that are common |
| among most new contraceptives. Many people fear that Norplant can be used to coerce poor women, criminals, or |
| women with AIDS. A parole officer or a welfare official could monitor Norplant use. Some state legislators have |
| proposed financial incentives for welfare mothers to use Norplant. Another shadow of the early optimism for Norplant |
| is its high initial cost ($350 for the device and $150-$650 for insertion, counseling, and check-ups). Since many |
| insurance companies do not cover contraceptives, the high cost of Norplant is a real obstacle for many women. The |
| demand for Norplant is high at subsidized family planning clinics. Norplant's manufacturer reports that sales are |
| ahead of expectations. A 27-year-old woman from Baltimore is pleased with Norplant, which cannot be seen as |
| feared. In her case, insertion took only nine minutes (normal insertion time is 10 minutes). Norplant protects against |
| pregnancy for five years. The leading side effect is menstrual disturbances. It appears that Norplant is most |
| effective in women weighing less than 150 pounds. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT3T 2074-06) |
| PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "5-year contraceptive implant seems headed for wide use.", |
| is(are) Lewin T. The source of this article is "NEW YORK TIMES. 1991 Nov 29;:A1, A26.". This article was |
| published in 1991 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT3T 2074-06. All rights reserved with |
| PubHealth.info) PIN: 12074 |
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