Long-acting reversible contraceptives: not only effective, but also a cost-effective option for the National Health Service.

J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care

National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH), Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE), Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK.

Published: January 2006

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