Contraceptives: a guide to product selection
Contraception remains one of the most cost-effective public health measures to reduce rates of maternal and infant mortality. General practitioners (GPs) who provide contraceptive counselling should be able to discuss every eligible contraceptive method for the specific woman. In addition to contrac...
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| description | Contraception remains one of the most cost-effective public health measures to reduce rates of maternal and infant mortality. General practitioners (GPs) who provide contraceptive counselling should be able to discuss every eligible contraceptive method for the specific woman. In addition to contraceptive counselling, the GP can address other sexual and reproductive health issues, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections at the same visit, providing a holistic approach. The World Health Organization (WHO) has online tools available to aid in contraceptive choice. The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (WHO MEC) provides evidence-based recommendations to ensure that patients are medically fit to use a particular method and can safely select the most appropriate method of contraception. The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Effectiveness (NICE) also provide extensive guidelines on the use of various contraceptives. This article guides product choice available in South Africa. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8faf38863ecd45c481c2c27fead472862025-08-20T04:03:17ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042010-12-0152610.1080/20786204.2010.108740341282Contraceptives: a guide to product selectionPetrus S. Steyn0J. Kluge1Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Stellenbosch University, Adolescent Health Project Group, South Africa; and, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stellenbosch UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stellenbosch UniversityContraception remains one of the most cost-effective public health measures to reduce rates of maternal and infant mortality. General practitioners (GPs) who provide contraceptive counselling should be able to discuss every eligible contraceptive method for the specific woman. In addition to contraceptive counselling, the GP can address other sexual and reproductive health issues, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections at the same visit, providing a holistic approach. The World Health Organization (WHO) has online tools available to aid in contraceptive choice. The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (WHO MEC) provides evidence-based recommendations to ensure that patients are medically fit to use a particular method and can safely select the most appropriate method of contraception. The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Effectiveness (NICE) also provide extensive guidelines on the use of various contraceptives. This article guides product choice available in South Africa.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1576contraceptive method choicemedical eligibility criteria for contraceptive usequick start of regular contraception |
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