Norplant®

As with virtually any drug or medical device, Norplant® isn't entirely trouble-free. Side effects that women have reported with the implant during the first year include irregular menstrual bleeding, headache, nervousness, depression, nausea, dizziness, skin rash, acne, change of appetite, breast tenderness, weight gain, enlargement of the ovaries, and excessive growth of body or facial hair.

More serious complications are possible as well, and Norplant® is not recommended for everyone. As with oral contraceptives, women with acute liver disease or liver tumors-whether malignant or benign-unexplained vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, or blood clots in the legs, lungs or eyes should not use the implant.

Source: fda.gov

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Norplant®, you may want to contact a Norplant® attorney for more information.