Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
News|Articles|October 1, 2012
IUDS, implants best birth control choices for teenagers
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is the best choice for preventing unintended pregnancies, rapid repeat pregnancies, and abortions among sexually active adolescents and should be the first-line recommendation by health care providers, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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