What is the natural history of bleeding in Norplant users?
In Norplant users, 86 percent will have a change in their menstrual pattern. The alterations reported include: prolonged bleeding (40%), irregular bleeding (38%), intermenstrual spotting (37%), more frequent bleeding (16%) and amenorrhoea (12%). These changes are usually not associated with major blood loss. Pregnancy must be excluded whenever a woman has a significant change in her menstrual pattern.
