Implants and IUDs are the most effective contraception. Why aren't more of us using them?
When it comes to contraception, there are so many choices that sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming to find the right one. For most Australian women, the go-to is normally the pill but doctors are encouraging us to give some thought to another option: long-acting reversible contraceptives You might already know them as the IUD or contraceptive implants, and medical experts say for a lot of women they're among the best options on the market. "Women don't know about the other options and they're not necessarily being offered those options, and they don't really get an opportunity to make an informed choice," she said. Flinders University Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak, who is also part of the team looking into the use of LARCs in Australia, said some women worry that the implant will get infected or leave a scar. The Australian Government's recently released National Women's Health strategy 2020-2030 identifies increasing the uptake of LARCs as a key way to improve sexual and reproductive health among women.
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