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Birth control definitely isn't a one-size fits all concept, but many women don't know exactly what kind of options are available to them past the pill and using condoms.

The Dublin Well Woman Centre wants to change this, and will be hosting an informative discussion on forms of long acting, reversible contraceptives.

Long-acting reversible contraceptives, or LARCsare methods of birth control that provide effective contraception for an extended period without you having to really do anything.

They include options like contraceptive injections, IUDs and subdermal contraceptive implants, or 'the bar.' 

The talk will be on next Tuesday, June 13, and to make the information accessible to all women, it will be streamed live on the Dublin Well Woman Centre Facebook page.

 

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In recent years, they have seen a steady increase in the number of LARCs being fitted in their three Dublin clinics, with many women opting for this highly reliable, ‘Fit and Forget’ form of contraception.

The live discussion will be hosted by DWWC’s Medical Director, Dr Shirley McQuade and Chief Executive, Alison Begas, who will discuss options, the pros and cons of the various IUDs and implants, and answer popular questions and queries.

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A statement published by The American Academy of Paediatrics shows doctors encouraging those teen girls that may be sexually active to consider an IUD as a form of birth control.

The urge comes with the proof that IUDs are more effective when put up against other forms of birth control such as the Pill, which can be forgotten, or condoms which may split.

Of course, doctors say condoms are still essential to protect against STIs but in the long run, IUDs prove to be more effective and less costly overall than other forms of birth control.

Both IUDs and implants are long lasting (3+ years) and while they may be more expensive to begin with, over time they are much more cost effective than the Pill.

With the statement, could there be a decrease in the number of teenage pregnancies? Time will tell!

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