Norplant. Is it called Jadelle? Where to find? Hospital or Doctor?

[stuck]

Is Norplant called Jadelle in Thailand or is this a different drug? What are the costs and best places to get the device implanted?

[Sheryl]

Norplant and Jadelle are both brand names for contraceptive implants. They are the same drug, but the Norplant consists of 6 small rods while Jadelle has only 2. Both are available in Thailand.

Any hospital will have this except the Catholic hospitals.

I don't know re costs, but will be cheapest in a government hospital.

A woman considering this would be well advised to first get the contraceptive injection or take a progestin-only birth control pill (if she has not already used these) to see if it suits her as side effects will be similiar and it is a hassle (and expense) to have the implant put in only to need to have it removed. (Actually said effects will be a little less with the implant than with the injection because there is a steadier blood level of hormones).