LARC methods: entering a new age of contraception and reproductive health

Due to efforts by public health professionals including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public opinion and use of IUDs has been steadily improving [18–20]. The ongoing efforts of large numbers of public health professionals,...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Contraception and reproductive medicine 2016-02, Vol.1 (1), p.4-4, Article 4
Main Author: Shoupe, Donna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth control
Intrauterine devices
IUD
Teenagers
Womens health
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Due to efforts by public health professionals including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public opinion and use of IUDs has been steadily improving [18–20]. The ongoing efforts of large numbers of public health professionals, national organizations, and healthcare providers to educate the public on the safety and efficacy of the LARC methods has benefited both IUDs and the implant [18–20, 23–28]. A recently published article in Pediatrics: the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics stated “We suggest that in response to the improvement in the effectiveness and safety of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC’s: i.e. IUD and implants ), pediatricians have a special opportunity to prevent unintended pregnancy” [30]. The “menu of options” listed hormonal IUD first, followed by the copper IUD and implant, then injections, pills, patch, vaginal ring, condoms and lastly emergency contraception.
ISSN:2055-7426
2055-7426
DOI:10.1186/s40834-016-0011-8