Colposcopy and histopathology of the cervix after long term use of norplant

ABSTRACT

A total of 144 norplant users and 50 non-users [control group] have been submitted for colposcopic and histopathologic evaluation of the cervix after 3 years of insertion of norplant. No significant changes between studied groups were observed. However, norplant users showed a higher percentage of squamous metaplasia, papillomatous formation and cyclic dilatation. No CIN cases were diagnosed in both groups. The use of norplant has no adverse or undesirable effect on the cervix. In spite of this promising safety, norplant users must be checked up routinely both clinically and histologically at appropriate intervals