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. 2012 Oct;120(4):983-8.
doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182723b7d.

Committee opinion no. 539: adolescents and long-acting reversible contraception: implants and intrauterine devices

Committee on Adolescent Health Care Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Working Group, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Committee opinion no. 539: adolescents and long-acting reversible contraception: implants and intrauterine devices

Committee on Adolescent Health Care Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Working Group, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

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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