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Contraceptive care for Canadian youth

Author(s) -

Giuseppina Di Meglio,

Colleen Crowther,

Joanne Simms

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - Uncategorized

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxx192

Subject(s) - medicine , pill , family planning , hormonal contraception , progestin , reproductive health , family medicine , gynecology , developed country , population , nursing , research methodology , environmental health , hormone

Sexual and reproductive health is an important component of comprehensive health care for youth. This statement provides guidance for selecting and prescribing contraceptives for youth, including commonly prescribed hormonal contraceptives-the pill, patch, ring and injectable progestin-and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). LARCs, including subdermal implants (which are not available in Canada) and intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs), are substantially more effective during typical use than hormonal contraceptives. This statement endorses LARCs as the first-line option for contraception for Canadian youth, while emphasizing that providers must collaborate with youth to select a contraceptive method that is acceptable, safe, effective and practical for them. Strategies that eliminate obstacles to initiating and continuing contraception are provided.

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