<unk><unk><unk>  contraceptives <unk>  are methods of birth control that provide effective contraception for an extended period without requiring user action. They include injections, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and subdermal contraceptive implants. They are the most effective<unk>  methods of contraception because their efficacy is not reliant on patient compliance. The 'typical use' failure rates of IUDs and implants, at less than 1% per year, are about the same as 'perfect use' failure rates. In addition to being<unk> -lasting, convenient, and well liked by users, they are very cost effective. Typically,<unk>  users can save thousands of dollars over a five-year period compared to the use of condoms and birth control pills. Despite their safety and effectiveness<unk> s are underutilized: only 15.5% of women worldwide use IUDs, and only 3.4% use subdermal implants.<unk>  is recommended for adolescents to help decrease the teen pregnancy rate.<unk> s are recommended for women of any age no matter how many times they have given birth. Women considering using<unk> s should obtain contraceptive counseling from reproductive health professionals because those who do are more satisfied with them and use them for<unk> er periods of time.
Long-acting reversible contraception
Combined hormonal contraception
Heat-based contraception
Male contraceptive
Vas-occlusive contraception
Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive
Injectable birth control
Combined injectable birth control