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Five-year experience with Norplant implants in Assiut, Egypt.

M Salah1, A G Ahmed, M Abo-Eloyoun

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Assiut University, Egypt.

Contraception
|June 1, 1987
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NORPLANT implants demonstrate high satisfaction and low pregnancy rates over five years. Most users experienced improved menstrual cycles, with few discontinuing due to bleeding issues.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • NORPLANT implants represent a long-acting reversible contraceptive method.
  • Assessing the long-term efficacy and user experience is crucial for reproductive health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the five-year experience of NORPLANT implant acceptors in Assiut, Egypt.
  • To determine continuation rates, pregnancy rates, and user satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of the first 250 NORPLANT acceptors.
  • Data collection on continuation, termination, side effects, and satisfaction over five years.

Main Results:

  • Five-year net continuation rate: 58.6%.
Keywords:
AfricaArab CountriesBleedingClinical ResearchContraceptionContraception ContinuationContraception FailureContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive EffectivenessContraceptive ImplantsContraceptive MethodsContraceptive UsageDeveloping CountriesEgyptEvaluationFamily PlanningLongitudinal StudiesMediterranean CountriesNorthern AfricaQualitative EvaluationResearch MethodologyResearch ReportStudiesUse-effectiveness

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  • Five-year net cumulative pregnancy rate: 1.6%.
  • Significant improvement in bleeding patterns over time; 17.7% terminated due to bleeding.

    • Conclusions:

    • NORPLANT implants offer a highly effective and satisfactory contraceptive option over five years.
    • Improved menstrual regularity and minimal side effects contribute to high user satisfaction and continuation rates.