Abstract
Long-acting, reversible contraceptives are about 20 times more effective in terms of contraceptive efficacy than oral hormonal contraceptives, patch or vaginal ring are. Long-acting, reversible contraceptives are not associated with serious adverse events but induce changes in menstrual bleeding pattern in about 75% of the users. The progestogen intrauterine device is effective in the treatment of menorhagia and dysmenorrhoea. Increased use of long-acting reversible contraceptives is expected to reduce unplanned pregnancies and legal abortions in all ages. Concomitant use of barrier methods is important to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
| Translated title of the contribution | Contraception for young women with focus on long-acting, reversible contraceptives |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | V04170314 |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Læger |
| Volume | 180 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 342-345 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 1. Jan 2018 |