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The IUCD—Is It an Acceptable Option for the Adolescent?

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 19; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jpag.2006.05.006

1873-4332

Sari Kives,

Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

For many years, health care providers have been reluctant to prescribe an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) to the adolescent. More recently, with the introduction of Mirena™, the IUCD has been revisited. Few studies have been performed on the use of IUCD in teens, but clearly the IUCD offers a long-acting method that facilitates successful and continuous contraception. Are we making the correct decision when prescribing the IUCD to this high-risk group? What are the challenges and specific considerations we must take into account? I have asked Dr. Jenna McNaught and Dr. Judith Lacy to provide us with a clinical opinion on the pros and cons of the use of an IUCD in the adolescent.