Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2013, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (4): 267-268.

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The Technical Guide of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives for those Post-abortion and Postpartum Women

HOU Zi-hong,WU Shang-chun,GU Xiang-ying   

  1. Department of Family Planning,Tianjin Medical University General Hospital,Tianjin 300052,China(HOU Zi-hong,GU Xiang-ying);National Research Institute for Family Planning,Beijing 100081,China(WU Shang-chun)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2013-07-15 Online:2013-07-15
  • Contact: GU Xiang-ying

Abstract: The post-abortion and postpartum are of two key times to initiate contraception timely or as early as possible,by which the unwanted pregnancy can be effectively prevented. So abortion and its complications are prevented,and health of mind and body,and reproductive health,are protected for women of childbearing age. Based on the guideline of post-abortion and postpartum contraception,this review introduced the long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs),such as the IUDs and Implanons,which were given priority to those women. This review will help clinicians and consultants to provide safe and appropriate contraceptives under the informed consent for those post-abortion and postpartum women.

Key words: Contraception, Postpartum period, Abortion, induced, Women′s health services, Guidebooks, Intrauterine devices, Drug implants