Do Women Using Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Reduce Condom Use? A Novel Study Design Incorporating Semen Biomarkers

Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are highly effective against pregnancy. A barrier to their widespread promotion can include the concern they will lead reduced condom use and, thus, will put couples at higher risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We review evidence fr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maria F. Gallo, Lee Warner, Denise J. Jamieson, Markus J. Steiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/107140