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Expanding Access to Contraception: How Ability to Pay Effects Use and Source of IUDs

Author: PSP-One 
InfoShare Partner: PSP-One
Publication Date: October 2008
Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper
Topics: Reproductive health, general, Sexual health/STIs
Region: Global
Language: English
Number of Pages: 2
File Size: 14 KB
File Format: Web Page

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Greater use of long-acting and permanent methods (LAPMs) of contraception – intrauterine devices (IUD), implants, and sterilization – has the potential to increase continuation rates and reduce unintended pregnancies. In the past few years, efforts to revitalize IUD use have intensified. IUDs are highly effective and can be used for up to 10−12 years, but can also be quickly reversed with fertility returning swiftly once the device is removed.