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New bulk-billing contraceptive centres aim to combat information void
Key takeaways
- Australia has a low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives, but the federal government says it's working to give women more choice.
- They point to barriers like cost, availability of services, and a lack of information, with added misinformation meaning people are less able to make informed choices.
- The federal government has launched a number of initiatives and increased funding to improve services and information.
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Australia has a low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives, but the federal government says it's working to give women more choice. (ABC News: Pete Garnish)
Experts have reported that fewer young people worldwide are using hormonal contraceptives, including long-acting reversible contraceptives like the IUD or Implanon, and uptake is even lower in Australia than in comparable countries.
They point to barriers like cost, availability of services, and a lack of information, with added misinformation meaning people are less able to make informed choices.
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