RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Use of long-acting reversible contraceptives to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP S8
OP S12
DO 10.3949/ccjm.82.s1.02
VO 82
IS 11 suppl 1
A1 Rome, Ellen
YR 2015
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/11_suppl_1/S8.abstract
AB Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are safe for use in adolescents and do not rely on compliance or adherence for effectiveness. Continuation rates are higher and pregnancy rates are lower for adolescent users of LARCs compared with short-acting methods such as oral contraceptives. Similarly, repeat pregnancy rates are lower when LARCs are used compared with other forms of contraception. Myths and misconceptions about LARCs and other contraceptives remain a barrier to their use. Health care providers are in a unique position to provide confidential care to adolescents, and should provide education to them about the various contraceptive options, especially LARCs.