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Committee Opinion No. 539

Author(s) -

gynecologists

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

obstetrics and gynecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.664

H-Index - 220

eISSN - 1873-233X

pISSN - 0029-7844

DOI - 10.1097/aog.0b013e3182723b7d

Subject(s) - medicine , long acting reversible contraception , unintended pregnancy , contraceptive implant , family planning , pregnancy , gynecology , obstetrics , developed country , family medicine , population , research methodology , environmental health , biology , genetics

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)—intrauterine devices and the contraceptive implant—are safe and appropriate contraceptive methods for most women and adolescents. The LARC methods are top-tier contraceptives based on effectiveness, with pregnancy rates of less than 1% per year for perfect use and typical use. These contraceptives have the highest rates of satisfaction and continuation of all reversible contraceptives. Adolescents are at high risk of unintended pregnancy and may benefit from increased access to LARC methods.

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