Long-Acting Reversible Contraception With Contraceptive Implants and Intrauterine Devices
Date Added:
June 14, 2022
Journal/Publication:
JAMA
Publisher:
JAMA Network
Publication Date:
May 6, 2022
Issue:
20
Volume:
327
Pages:
2013-2014
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1001/jama.2022.5448
PMID (1):
35522320
Abstract
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), including contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is highly effective, with typical-use failure rates of less than 1 pregnancy per 100 person-years of use.1 Fertility returns rapidly after discontinuation of LARC.
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RPR Commentary
A concise summary of long-acting, reversible contraceptive options for women. James W. Mold, MD, MPH