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Continuation and Satisfaction of Reversible Contraception

Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2011 · Vol. 117(5) · pp. 1105–1113

Jeffrey F. Peipert✉(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Qiuhong Zhao(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Jenifer E. Allsworth(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Emiko Petrosky(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Tessa Madden(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)David L. Eisenberg(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Gina M. Secura(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

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Abstract

IUDs and the subdermal implant have the highest rates of satisfaction and 12-month continuation. Given that long-acting reversible contraception methods have the highest contraceptive efficacy, these methods should be the first-line contraceptive methods offered to patients.

Reproductive Health and Contraception Reproductive Health and Technologies Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicineLong-acting reversible contraceptionLevonorgestrelIntrauterine deviceFamily planningPillVaginal ringObstetricsGynecologyPatient satisfaction

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AdolescentAdultChildContraceptionContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Devices, FemaleContraceptives, OralFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntrauterine DevicesMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTime FactorsProportional Hazards Models

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