Paul D. Blumenthal, MD, MPH
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Strategies to prevent unintended pregnancy: increasing use of long-acting reversible contraception.
Hum Reprod Update. 2011 Jan-Feb; (1): 121-37
Despite increasing contraceptive availability, unintended pregnancy remains a global problem, representing as many as 30% of all known pregnancies. Various strategies have been proposed to reverse this disturbing trend, especially increased use of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods. In this review we aim to discuss the role of LARC methods and importance of contraceptive counseling in reducing unintended pregnancy rates.
