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To the Editor: The study by Polaneczky et al. (Nov. 3 issue)¹ demonstrates clearly that the choice of the levonorgestrel implant (Norplant) by adolescent mothers for contraception is associated with higher rates of continued use and lower rates of pregnancy than the choice of oral contraceptives.^1,2 This is because Norplant does not require the cooperation of the partner or the compliance of the adolescent mother.

Recent controversy, particularly about the difficult removal of these implants, threatens the viability of this safe and highly effective technique. We agree with Drs. Hatcher and Trussell² that there is a compelling need for improved . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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