Characteristics Associated With Discontinuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Within the First 6 Months of Use
Grunloh D, Casner T, Secura G, Peipert J, Madden T. Characteristics Associated With Discontinuation of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Within the First 6 Months of Use. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 122: 1214-1221. PMID: 24201685, PMCID: PMC4051392, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000435452.86108.59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevonorgestrel intrauterine systemIntrauterine deviceEarly discontinuationCopper intrauterine deviceBaseline characteristicsIntrauterine systemReversible contraceptionFirst-line contraceptive optionRate of discontinuationLong-Acting Reversible ContraceptionLow socioeconomic statusContraceptive CHOICE ProjectMonths of useCohort studyDiscontinuation ratesContraceptive optionsUnintended pregnancyFrequent bleedingDiscontinuationIUD usersCost contraceptionCommon reasonYounger ageLogistic regressionTelephone interviews