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2. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant - Wikipedia

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   Production of Norplant was discontinued globally in 2008. [21] Norplant II (Norplant-2, Jadelle), also developed by the Population Council and manufactured by Schering Oy, consists of two small (2.5 mm × 43 mm) silicone rods each containing 75 mg of levonorgestrel in a polymer matrix, instead of six capsules. It was approved May 31, 1996 by ...

3. Etonogestrel - Wikipedia

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   [4] [5] [12] [13] It is available as an implant placed under the skin of the upper arm under the brand names Nexplanon and Implanon. It is a progestin that is also used in combination with ethinylestradiol , an estrogen , as a vaginal ring under the brand names NuvaRing and Circlet . [ 14 ]

4. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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   A contraceptive implant is an implantable medical device used for the purpose of birth control.The implant may depend on the timed release of hormones to hinder ovulation or sperm development, the ability of copper to act as a natural spermicide within the uterus, or it may work using a non-hormonal, physical blocking mechanism.

5. List of progestogens available in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Norgestrel (Ovrette; 0.075 mg) was also previously available in the U.S. as a prescription, but was discontinued in 2005 due to "marketing reasons". [ 44 ] Postcoital emergency contraceptive pills

6. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   2002 [36] cervical cap and spermicide used by parous (discontinued in 2008) [37] [note 3] [note 5] Lea's Shield: 15 (1 in 6) no data: Barrier & spermicide: Vaginal insertion: Every act of intercourse: 1988 cervical cap and spermicide (discontinued in 2005) used by nulliparous [note 4] Prentif: 16 (1 in 6.25) 9 (1 in 11) Barrier & spermicide ...

7. International Sleep Products Association - Wikipedia

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   The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) is a trade association based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. ISPA members are global mattress manufacturers and suppliers [1] and the association works to lead and advance the interests of the sleep products industry on a range of commercial, health, safety and environmental issues, including legislative lobbying at the state and ...