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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

Long-term contraceptives.

¹Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, Scotland G3 7NB, UK. audreybrown@nhs.net

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology

|June 19, 2010

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Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are highly effective and safe methods for preventing unintended pregnancies in the UK. Increasing their uptake could significantly reduce unplanned pregnancy rates and offer cost-effective solutions.

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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Contraception
Public Health

Background:

Women in the UK require reliable contraception for over 30 years to avoid unintended pregnancy.
Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods, including implants, injectables, and intrauterine devices/systems, are highly reliable and medically safe.
Despite recommendations, LARCs are used by less than 10% of the UK population.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the effectiveness and safety of LARC methods.
To emphasize the need for increased uptake of LARCs to reduce unplanned pregnancies.
To inform healthcare professionals, particularly obstetricians and gynaecologists, about LARC methods.

Main Methods:

Review of national guidance on contraception.
Analysis of LARC methods' reliability and safety profiles.
Comparison of LARC cost-effectiveness against oral contraceptives.

Main Results:

LARCs are among the safest and most reliable methods for pregnancy prevention.
Increased LARC uptake is advised by national guidance to reduce unplanned pregnancy rates.
LARCs are more cost-effective than oral contraceptives, even within one year.

Conclusions:

Obstetricians and gynaecologists should possess comprehensive knowledge of LARC methods.
Promoting LARC use is crucial for public health initiatives aimed at reducing unintended pregnancies.
Healthcare providers play a key role in advising women on effective, long-term contraceptive options.