By definition, that would include an IUD, as well as Norplant and similar implantables.

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Safe products, such as Norplant, a contraceptive device, have been hounded off the American market.

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Drug firms are especially reluctant to develop pills for people who are well, which is why no American drug firm has produced a new contraceptive since Norplant was withdrawn in 2002.

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