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Contraception - Management
How can I help a woman choose which method of contraception is most suitable for her?
- Discuss:
- What method the woman has in mind, and what she understands about the method.
- Other methods that are available.
- Her requirements for contraception, including future plans for having children.
- Her age, health, and any drugs she is using.
- Pros and cons of suitable methods, including effectiveness, convenience, advantages, disadvantages, and risks.
- Her personal beliefs and views.
- Her circumstances, including the attitudes of her partner and family towards contraception.
- Her previous experience with contraception.
- Her sexual health risks and advice on safer sex.
- Identify any relevant conditions or medication which could affect choice of contraceptive.
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