Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: A Silver Bullet Solution for Unintended Pregnancy?

PUBLIC health; CONTRACEPTION; FEMALE condoms; INTRAUTERINE contraceptives; ORAL contraceptives; PREGNANCY complications; UNPLANNED pregnancy

The authors reflect on the role of long-acting contraception in reducing unintended pregnancy. They comment on a decline in intrauterine device (IUD) costs and implants and on increased uptake in IUD use by educating possible users on their benefits. They mention research showing women who fail to use any contraception when at risk for unintended pregnancy have a significantly higher chance of pregnancy over those who use condoms or birth control pills and consider the role of income inequality.