Evaluation of Norpalnt in Nepalese Women

Authors

  • U Bharati Asst. Prof. Department of General Practice, NMCTH, Jorpati, Kathmandu.
  • V Shrivastava Asst. Prof. Department of General Practice, NMCTH, Jorpati, Kathmandu.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.680

Abstract

This was a prospective study done in Marie Stope clinic, Chabhill, Kathmandu. One hundred
women who had Norplant insertion between May 1996 to April 1997 were followed up
for a year for its side effects. The age, ethnic group, number of living children, literacy,
socioeconomic status of the women who has Norplant insertion were also analyzed. Norplant
was found to be most popular in age group of 21-30 years (68%). Maximum number of
acceptors were in Chetri community (32%). It was a popular contraceptive in women who
had two or more children and those who came from low socioeconomic group and were
illiterate. Among side effects, menstrual irregularity was commonest (67%) headache
was present in 12%, weight gain and depressive symptoms each was present in 10% of
women. 2% had local infection at insertion site and 1% of woman had allergic reaction.

Key words: Norplant, Contraceptives, Side effects.

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How to Cite

Bharati, U., & Shrivastava, V. (2013). Evaluation of Norpalnt in Nepalese Women. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 39(133), 154–157. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.680

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 133 (2000)

Section

Original Article

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