The levonorgestrel intrauterine system: Reasons to expand access to the public sector of Africa

This paper provides a summary of the obstacles to interest in the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and six main reasons why donor agencies should purchase the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and why family planning programs should incorporate the method into their services. Women in resource-poor countries will benefit tremendously from the levonorgestrel intrauterine system, a successful and effective contraceptive.