Iuds And Implants Recommended For Younger Women

September 20, 2012 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

announce that it was replacing the 2007 guidelines regarding IUDs and Implants which says they are an excellent option but did not stress the benefits for younger women. 1

IUDs and implants have been proven more effective and reliable then oral contraception and condoms for younger women according the reports by the ACOGs Long Acting Reversible Contraception Working Group, Part of the Committee on Adolescent Health Care.

There is a great deal of emerging data that these should be the top tier, the first line, said Dr. Tina Raine-Bennett, research director for the Womens Health Research Institute at Kaiser Permanente Northern California and the chair of the ACOG committee. Were saying to doctors, Here is compelling evidence that should guide your practice.2

What makes these forms of birth control more effective for young women is that they help limit errors in use which account for approximate 20 % of unintended pregnancies according to the Guttmacher Institute research. 3

Given this information doctors are encouraged to discuss these options with their younger patients seeking effective contraception.

Unfortunately, some things do stand it the way of young women gain access to these methods of birth control.

The cost varies, but an IUD device itself is anywhere from $500 to $700, said Raine-Bennett.4 This does not include the cost of placement for the device added on by the office. Compared to birth control pills which are around $20 - $30 per pack IUDs and hormonal implants seem out of reach for most young women with limited funds.

A 2010 Guttmacher Institute study supports that. When a large group of women in St. Louis were given information about various forms of contraception, and told they could choose any one, for free, two-thirds picked IUDs or implants.

1 Alexander, Brian IUDs, Implants best for Birth Control, Eve for Teens Docs say in Health Today September 20, 2012

2 IBID

3 Guttmacher Institute Facts on Unintended Pregnancy in the United States in In Brief Fact Sheets Guttmacher Institute January 2012. http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/FB-Unintended-Pregnancy-US.html

4 Alexander, Brain IUDs, Implants best for Birth Control, Eve for Teens Docs say in Health Today September 20, 2012

by: Heather MacGibbon

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