Introduction Concern about side effects and health issues are common reasons for
contraceptive non-use or discontinuation. Contraceptive-induced menstrual bleeding …

Significant public health disparities exist surrounding teen and unplanned pregnancy in the
United States. Women of color and those with lower education and socioeconomic status …

Key Clinical Points Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and
hormonal implants are the most effective reversible methods of contraception …

Objectives To compare rates of unintended pregnancy, method continuation and reasons for
removal among women using the 52-mg levonorgestrel (daily release 20 microg) …

CONTEXT While community health centers (CHCs) are meeting increased demand for
contraceptives, little is known about contraceptive counseling in these settings …

Many more women in the US today rely upon intrauterine devices (IUDs) than in the past.
This increased utilization may have substantially contributed to the decline in the percentage …

Background: Understanding reasons for birth control method choice may inform
interventions that help young women choose the best method for them. The purpose of this …

Background Little is known about fertility choices and pregnancy outcome rates among HIV-
infected women in the current combination antiretroviral treatment era. Objective We sought …

Background Studies conflict on whether the duration of use of the copper intrauterine device
is longer than that of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device, and whether women who …

Background Long-acting reversible contraception is more effective for pregnancy prevention
than shorter-acting contraceptive methods and has the potential to reduce healthcare …