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Contraception Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Contraception in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Contraception format

Contraception is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Reproductive Health and Contraception, Global Maternal and Child Health, Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Contraception 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inReproductive Health and Contraception Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Reproductive Health and Technologies Ovarian function and disorders
ISSN0010-7824
Citation impact (2-yr)1.16
h-index146
i10-index5,157
Total citations225,908
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, San Francisco
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Contraception per year

472
2014
434
2015
403
2016
351
2017
333
2018
195
2019
318
2020
348
2021
313
2022
338
2023
325
2024
361
2025

Citation impact of Contraception by publication year

7K
2014
6K
2015
6.5K
2016
5.2K
2017
3.8K
2018
2.7K
2019
2.6K
2020
3.2K
2021
1.4K
2022
1.3K
2023
587
2024
260
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Contraception template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Contraception format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Contraception template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Contraception use?
Contraception uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Contraception 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Contraception?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Contraception document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Contraception template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Contraception format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Contraception?
Contraception is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Contraception template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Contraception PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Contraception template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Contraception template cost?
You can start writing in the Contraception template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Contraception PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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