Long-acting reversible contraception: who, what, when, and how

Karyn B Kolman; Susan K Hadley; Melody A Jordahl-Iafrato

Long-acting reversible contraception: who, what, when, and how

J Fam Pract. 2015 Aug;64(8):479-84.

Authors

Karyn B Kolman¹, Susan K Hadley², Melody A Jordahl-Iafrato²

Affiliations

¹ University of Arizona College of Medicine, South Campus Family Medicine Residency, Tucson, AZ, USA. Email: karyn.kolman@bannerhealth.com.
² University of Arizona College of Medicine, South Campus Family Medicine Residency, Tucson, AZ, USA.

PMID: 26485262

Abstract

This review provides practical tips--and dispels some common misconceptions--about these devices, which have higher rates of patient satisfaction and lower rates of failure than any other reversible contraceptives..

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Contraceptive Agents, Female*
Contraceptive Devices, Female*
Drug Implants
Female
Humans
Intrauterine Devices
Postnatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control

Substances

Contraceptive Agents, Female
Drug Implants