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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Implants and Intrauterine Devices

  • Practice Bulletin Information
  • Number 186
  • November 2017

Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology.

This Practice Bulletin was developed Figure 6 by the Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology and the Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Work Group in collaboration with Eve Espey, MD, MPH; and Lisa Hofler, MD, MPH, MBA.


Abstract: Intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants, also called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), sample link are the most effective reversible contraceptive methods. The major advantage of LARC compared with other sample hover link reversible contraceptive methods is that they do not require ongoing effort on the part of the patient for long-term and effective use. In addition, after the device is removed, the return of fertility is rapid. The purpose of this Practice Bulletin is to provide information for appropriate patient selection and evidence-based recommendations for LARC initiation and management. The management of clinical challenges associated with LARC use is beyond the scope of this document and is addressed in...

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