Journal of Women's Health Care
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Sarah A Smith

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• Research Article
  The Use of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Adolescents and Nulliparous Women: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Sarah A Smith Sarah A Smith
  
  Introduction: High rates of unintended adolescent pregnancy in the United States (US) suggests the need for a highly effective, long acting, reversible contraception method that is safe for nulliparous women and adolescents. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and World Health Organization (WHO) have all released statements supporting the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a safe and acceptable means of long acting, reversible contraception for women and adolescents. Despite this support, some health care providers are still resistant to recommend IUDs for use with adolescents and nulliparous women. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic literature review is to summarize and critically appraise the evidence surrounding the use of IUDs with nulliparous women and adolescents... View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000277

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