Contraceptive Procedures - 26/11/13
, Ann Schutt-Ainé, MDRésumé |
Although most women desire to control the size and spacing of their family, the rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States remains high, with approximately half of all pregnancies being unintended. Reducing unintended pregnancy is a national public health goal, and the increased use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) (intrauterine devices and implants) can help meet this goal. LARCs are among the most effective forms of contraception available. There are few contraindications to their use, and insertion and removal are straightforward procedures that are well tolerated in the outpatient office setting.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Intrauterine device, Contraceptive implant, Levonorgestrel, Etonogestrel
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Vol 40 - N° 4
P. 697-729 - décembre 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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