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Review
. 2018 Jun 29:7:F1000 Faculty Rev-973.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.14370.1. eCollection 2018.

Benefits of reversible contraception

Helena Kopp Kallner  1   2
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Review

Benefits of reversible contraception

Helena Kopp Kallner. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Long-acting reversible contraception-intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants-offers the highest protection against unintended pregnancies. In addition, the use of reversible hormonal contraception has added health benefits for women in both the short and the long term. This review will give an overview of the benefits of reversible contraception as well as an evidence-based recommendation on how it should be used to benefit women the most.

Keywords: Contraception; LARC; abortion; unintended pregnancy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: HKK has served on advisory boards or as an invited speaker in educational events organized by Bayer Healthcare, MSD/Merck, Actavis, Evolan, Exeltis, Gedeon Richter, and Teva. No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.

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