Norplant, the surgical implant contraceptive. Is this the name of a brand?

Question

I have read that Norplant, the surgical implant contraceptive has side effects such as weightgain, dizziness, headaches, and decreased bone density.

1. Does it also cause female pattern baldness?

2. How much weight will a woman gain?

3. Will it keep increasing? And by how much?

4. And also does the increase reach a plateau after a certain
amount?

5. Can anything be done to curb the weight gain while on this contraceptive?

6. What and how much can be done to curb the loss in bone density? Is taking a glass of Anlene milk a day sufficient?

7. Will you still have your period at this time?

Answer 1

I don't believe Norplant is on the market anymore.

The new one is called Implanon. I don't know anything about it but what I have read on the Internet.

Answer 2

Im not sure about most of your questions, but I had a lady in my town who has had this. She gained weight and would not stop. She tried dieting and going to the gym and nothing. ABout 6 months after she had it, she went to the doctor because she was sick and found out she was pregnant. They had to do surgery and get it out and everything. I would say its not worth it sweetie. But the decision is yours. Hope I could help.

Answer 3

Norplant has the same side effects as the birth control pill except that you have the hormomes inplanted into your body instead of ingesting them in pill form. Everything for Norplant is the same as for all hormonal birth control. As for bone loss; one glass of milk a day is not enough calcium to prevent bone loss in women.

For pre-menopausal women 25-50 years old and post-menopausal women on estrogen replacement therapy: 1,000-1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day is recommended for pregnant or lactating women.

For postmenopausal women less than age 65 not on estrogen replacement therapy: 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day.