Long Acting Reversible Contraception After Surgical Abortion With High Rate of Continuation and Patients' Satisfaction.

Objective: In Italy the percentage of repeated abortions is about 24%. Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are currently considered the most effective mode worldwide and are associated with the highest rate of 12-months continuation, with a potential reported reduction of recurrent abortions. The aim of this study was evaluating LARC continuation and the patients' satisfaction at two and twelve months in use.

The contraceptive choice at the time of a surgical and pharmacological abortion: a possible and effective option thanks to a dedicate counselling.

The percentage of repeat abortion in Italy is about 25%. It is therefore important to implement the strategies that can facilitate the adoption of the most effective contraceptive methods. Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods are currently considered the most effective and with the highest rates of 12-months continuation, with a reported reduction of recurrent abortion.