Impact of years of clinical experience on perceived contraindications and barriers to the use of LARC: a survey of family planning providers.

Background: Despite their efficacy in preventing unintended pregnancies, intrauterine devices (IUDs) are still relatively underutilized by American women. Although cost of these methods is clearly a barrier to use, IUDs have had a long and sometimes controversial history, and earlier versions were removed from the market.

Methods: This study explores the degree to which the length of licensure for providers is related to their attitudes toward or fears about these methods.