Abstract
The UK has one of the widest ranges of contraception available; yet, one-third of pregnancies remain unplanned. In response to the Department of Health's National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) produced guidelines on long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). LARC is promoted as an effective way to reduce unintended pregnancies. The National Strategy specifically emphasized the need for primary care teams to support women in making informed choices about their contraceptive options. This article discusses one form, the contraceptive implant.
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