Dr. Jim Shelton's Pearls "Pearl" for the week of May 3, 2004

Jadelle Duration of Effectiveness

Thanks for the information on the 7 years effective duration for Norplant. But some providers in our area are beginning to provide Jadelle, the newer 2-Rod implant. How long is it effective for?

Five years.

The "Pearls" offer answers to commonly asked questions about family planning. These "Pearls" are prepared by Dr. James D. Shelton, Senior Medical Scientist, Office of Population, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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