Is there a risk of Norplant being used coercively?
Yes. There is a risk of any provider-controlled method being used coercively. The Population Council advocates solely the voluntary use of any contraceptive. Women have the right to balanced and accurate information, trained and capable healthcare providers, aseptic conditions, and the ability to discontinue the method whenever they choose to do so. When a method is provider-dependent, informed consent should always be obtained at the time the method is adopted, and Norplant users should have ready access to removal of the implants by capable health care providers.
