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Contraception
Background info 1/3 of pregnancies are unplanned The UK government now promotes long acting reversible contraception (LARC) (e.g. IUD, IUS, implant)as the best method of contraception because: Reduced chance of…
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Contraception – barrier methods
Condoms The condom is a form of barrier contraception, and stops the sperm from reaching the egg. They also provide protection from sexually transmitted infection. Condoms are easily accessible, cheap…
Oral contraceptive pill
Contraception – Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill – COCP
Introduction Combined oral contraceptive pills contain both oestrogen and progestogen. This method is: Reliable and reversible Can reduce dysmennorrhoae (painful menstruation) and menoorhagia (heavy bleeding) Can reduce PMT (pre-menstrual tension) Reduce…
Depo Provera Injection
Contraception – Hormonal Injections
Introduction The contraceptive injection is a common form of progesterone only contraception given to women. Injections are typically given every 3 months. Hormonal injections and generally considered >99% effective for…
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Culture and Contraception
Introduction When discussing contraception with any patient, it may be useful to understand a little about the patient’s cultural and / or religious background. Obviously, it is not the medical…
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Emergency Contraception
Introduction Emergency contraception is an important post-coital method of contraception to prevent pregnancy from occurring. The risk of pregnancy is highest during the 6 days prior to ovulation, and on…
Sterilisation
Introduction Can be controversial in some cultures Should only be undertaken in stable relationships where the couple is certain they do not want any more children Epidemiology Rates falling in…