Adolescents and long-acting reversible contraceptives: beyond the basics

Purpose of review The current article explores some of the more complex subtopics concerning adolescents and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Recent findings Recent research has highlighted ways in which LARC provision can be optimized in adolescents and has identified gaps in adolescent LARC access and utilization. Summary Contraceptive counseling for adolescents should be patient-centered, not necessarily LARC-first, to avoid coercion. There are increasing applications for the noncontraceptive benefits of LARC for several unique patient populations and medical conditions.
Source: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Tags: FAMILY PLANNING: Edited by Paul D. Blumenthal Source Type: research
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