Young Women's Attitudes Toward Injectable and Implantable Contraceptives
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyPublished 1 February 1998
Melanie A. Gold, Susan M. Coupey
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An injectable contraceptive method has universal appeal across ethnic, educational, and age categories, whereas implants are less appealing.
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An injectable contraceptive method has universal appeal across ethnic, educational, and age categories, whereas implants are less appealing. Irregular bleeding and amenorrhea are poorly perceived side effects of long-acting contraceptives.
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