After British Columbia (BC) made long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) free in April 2023, LARC dispensations, which had been declining steadily, went up by 49%, data indicated. The findings ...

Finding your ideal form of birth control isn't easy. When making your decision, there are several factors to consider — from overall effectiveness to potential side effects — and oftentimes, patients ...

Managing adverse effects of LARC methods begins with managing patient expectations through comprehensive pre-insertion counseling that includes anticipatory guidance about likely and possible adverse ...

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is widely regarded as a transformative advancement in reproductive healthcare. Offering unparalleled efficacy and ease of use, LARC methods such as ...

MADISON (WKOW) — Doctors at UW Health say there has been an increase in patients looking for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). This increase goes back to June 2022 when the Supreme Court ...

More than 11,000 additional women opted for the most effective form of birth control—long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)—within just 15 months of B.C. making prescription contraception free.

A retrospective cohort study, found that adolescent mothers younger than 18 had the highest rate of LARC uptake at 33%, compared to around 21% for those in older age groups -- though this meant that ...

More than 11,000 additional women opted for the most effective form of birth control-long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)-within just 15 months of B.C. making prescription contraception free.