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View article: Down But Not Out: Vasectomy Is Faring Poorly Almost Everywhere—We Can Do Better To Make It A True Method Option
Down But Not Out: Vasectomy Is Faring Poorly Almost Everywhere—We Can Do Better To Make It A True Method Option Open
Vasectomy use is surprisingly low globally and declining. Use remains negligible in almost all LMICs, reflecting low demand and program priority. For vasectomy to become an accessible, rights-based option, program efforts need to be holist…
View article: Liftoff: The Blossoming of Contraceptive Implant Use in Africa
Liftoff: The Blossoming of Contraceptive Implant Use in Africa Open
This article draws from national surveys of every sub-Saharan African country with at least 1 recent survey published between 2015 and 2017 and 2 prior surveys from 2003 to 2014. Twelve countries comprising over 60% of the region's populat…
View article: Vasectomy: A Long, Slow Haul to Successful Takeoff
Vasectomy: A Long, Slow Haul to Successful Takeoff Open
Vasectomy use is plagued by low demand among men. Nevertheless, its compelling\nadvantages make substantial investment worthwhile. On the supply side, a priority is\nto actively link vasectomy with service delivery approaches for the other…
View article: The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System: A Pragmatic View of an Excellent Contraceptive
The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System: A Pragmatic View of an Excellent Contraceptive Open
The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) has major advantages and could be a âgame-changerâ in improving contraceptive choice and use. It faces important challenges, however, including: (1) high commodity cost; (2) often-strong…