title: Intrauterine devices and other forms of contraception: thinking outside the pack.
abstract: A variety of contraception options are available in addition to traditional combined oral contraceptive pills. Newer long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods such as intrauterine devices and subcutaneous implants are preferred because they do not depend on patient compliance. They are highly effective and appropriate for most women. Female and male sterilization are other effective but they are irreversible and require counseling to minimize regret. The contraceptive injection, patch, and ring do not require daily administration, but their typical efficacy rates are lower than LARC methods and similar to those for combined oral contraceptive pills.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 5120 MFCB, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA. Electronic address: callen@uwhealth.org.
authors.forename: Caitlin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.affiliation: William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 11G, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53703, USA.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kolehmainen
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy
keywords: Barrier methods; Contraception; Emergency contraception; Intrauterine devices; Subcutaneous implants