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A member asked:

Norplant (levonorgestrel) side effect info please?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not available: Norplant (levonorgestrel) was discontinued years ago.

Dr Suchecki agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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