MYTHS around the use of hormonal long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) need to be busted to boost uptake of the highly effective contraceptive, a study reports.
Researchers from Monash University found the rate of supply of LARC started to plateau in 2015, with overall uptake rates in Victoria and NSW falling significantly behind other states.
While reporting the reasons behind the drop-off in use of LARC were "uncertain" the authors flagged previously noted barriers, including misperceptions regarding appropriateness and safety.
The study was published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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