Women sue UK distributor of Norplant
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Around 250 women in the UK are suing Hoechst Marion Roussel over alleged side-effects associated with the contraceptive implant, Norplant. A test case brought by 10 women will be heard in the High Court on February 1 1999. Independently, a researcher has claimed Norplant may cause nerve damage during its removal.