In this sprint you will learn about how to choose a contraception method.
It is important to know what the woman is wanting from her contraceptive method. Pills are overestimated in their efficacy as ‘user error’ is often a concern for those with busy lives. So appreciating how effective and reliable a method is required is a good starting point.
A clinical assessment is required to confirm that the chosen method is safe for her to use. Different methods have different risks and side-effects and the doctor, nurse, pharmacist who is able to provide the contraception will be trained to provide the assessment and further recommendations.
Stop and Reflect:
- Does she have plans to become pregnant in the near future – is rapid reversibility important to her?
- Many methods have unpredictable bleeding, particularly in the first few months and would this be something that she would find manageable?
- Does she want a method that stops ovulation?
- Does she want something that is hormone free?
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