Extended duration of use of long-acting reversible contraceptives: Systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To document the efficacy and safety of etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive implants, levonorgestrel (LNG) intrauterine systems (IUS), and copper (Cu) intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control when extended beyond prescription limits.

Data sources

A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Global Health electronic databases.

Study selection

The search identified articles published between January 2000 and June 2023 on long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods and extended duration of use. Publications on LNG subdermal implants or the "frameless" IUD (not marketed in Canada), case reports, case series, animal studies, and publications not written in English or French were excluded.

Synthesis

Twenty-five publications were included. No pre

SUBMITTER: Guilbert E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998713 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature