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Implantable hormonal and emergency contraception

V E Cullins1, F A Garcia

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Emergency and implantable contraception are safe and effective but underutilized. This review examines awareness, controversies, and the potential for wider use of these contraceptive methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception Science

Background:

  • Recent literature highlights emergency contraception awareness and Norplant controversies.
  • Both emergency and implantable contraception methods demonstrate high safety and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address concerns hindering widespread adoption of emergency and implantable contraception.
  • To provide perspective on the current status and future potential of these contraceptive methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent publications on emergency and implantable contraception.
  • Analysis of safety, efficacy, and utilization data.
  • Discussion of controversies and awareness factors.

Main Results:

  • Contraceptive methods reviewed possess excellent safety and efficacy profiles.
Keywords:
AmericasContraceptionContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, PostcoitalContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive ImplantsContraceptive MethodsDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostcoitalLevonorgestrelLiterature ReviewLitigationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaUnited States

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  • Despite proven benefits, neither emergency nor implantable contraception has achieved widespread use.
  • Awareness and specific method controversies (e.g., Norplant) impact utilization.

    • Conclusions:

    • There is a significant gap between the potential and actual use of emergency and implantable contraception.
    • Addressing awareness gaps and method-specific concerns is crucial for increasing uptake.
    • Further research and public health initiatives may enhance the role of these contraceptive options.