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Contraceptive agents provide both irreversible and nonreversible methods of protection from unwanted pregnancy. Decisions about the selection of methods affecting human sexuality must be made with full informed consent with a respect for each individual’s personal sexual practices and beliefs. Although no method or agent provides absolute protection, current agents offer high effectiveness, minimal side effects, and convenience. It is necessary to balance these components with cost data. Trussell et al. developed an economic model to compare the effectiveness and costs per person of 15 contraceptive methods and found that the up-front acquisition costs of contraceptives are inaccurate predictors of the economic value of competing contraceptive methods, and that investments in contraception provide substantial economic savings and societal benefits.1 Regardless of payment mechanism, contraception saves money by preventing unwanted pregnancy, and improved cost savings can be achieved by optimizing appropriate and consistent use.
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Apgar, B.S. (1998). Family Planning and Contraception. In: Taylor, R.B., David, A.K., Johnson, T.A., Phillips, D.M., Scherger, J.E. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2947-4_101
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