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  • Reproductive Health
  • Military Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Contraceptive use among women in the military is a critical aspect of reproductive health.
  • Understanding current trends and challenges is essential for effective healthcare provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on contraceptive use among female servicewomen.
  • To identify knowledge gaps, special considerations, and unmet needs in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent data on contraceptive use in US servicewomen.
  • Analysis of trends, disparities, and barriers to contraceptive uptake.

Main Results:

  • Overall contraceptive use rates are low, with disparities and barriers persisting.
  • Contraceptive use is lower around deployment times.
  • Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, like implants, are increasingly popular but remain underutilized.

Conclusions:

  • Despite free provision and benefits, contraception, especially LARC, is underutilized by servicewomen due to barriers.
  • Tailored counseling and standardized provider training are needed.
  • Further research should explore servicewomen's preferences to improve access and counseling.