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Progestogen-Only Injection

November 6, 2015 by

POIs include depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) norethisterone enanthate (NET-EN). There are three formulations considered here: DMPA-IM = 150  mg of DMPA given intramuscularly DMPA-SC = 104  mg of DMPA given subcutaneously NET-EN = 200  mg of NET-EN given … [Read more...]

Progestogen-Only Pills

November 6, 2015 by

PROGESTOGEN-ONLY PILLS (POPs) POPs contain only a progestogen and no estrogen. When can a woman start POPs? Postpartum (breastfeeding or non-breastfeeding) If she is less than 21 days postpartum, she can start POPs at any time. No additional contraceptive protection is needed.* If she … [Read more...]

Combined Hormonal Methods

November 6, 2015 by

When can a woman start CHC? Postpartum (breastfeeding)* If she is more than 6 months postpartum and amenorrhoeic, she can start CHC as advised for other amenorrhoeic women. If she is more than 6 months postpartum and her menstrual cycles have returned, she can start COCs as advised for … [Read more...]

Lactational Amenorrhea Method

November 5, 2015 by

For a woman using LAM, ALL of the following three criteria must be met to ensure adequate protection from an unplanned pregnancy: amenorrhoea fully or nearly fully breastfeeding less than six months postpartum … [Read more...]

Diaphragms / Cervical Cap

November 5, 2015 by

Women with conditions that make pregnancy an unacceptable risk should be advised that barrier methods for pregnancy prevention may not be appropriate for those who cannot use them consistently and correctly because of their relatively higher typical-use failure rates. … [Read more...]

Condoms / Spermicides

November 5, 2015 by

Women with conditions that make pregnancy an unacceptable risk should be advised that barrier methods for pregnancy prevention may not be appropriate for those who cannot use them consistently and correctly because of their relatively higher typical-use failure rates. … [Read more...]

Male Sterilization

November 5, 2015 by

Given that sterilization is a surgical procedure that is intended to be permanent, special care must be taken to assure that every client makes a voluntary, informed choice of the method. Read More … [Read more...]

IUD insertion (copper or hormonal)

November 4, 2015 by

IUDs do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. If there is a risk of STI/HIV, the correct and consistent use of condoms is recommended. When used correctly and consistently, condoms offer one of the most effective methods of protection against STIs, including HIV. … [Read more...]

Progestogen-Only Implants

October 21, 2015 by

Progestogen-only implants are a type of long-acting, reversible contraception. The various types of implants that are considered here are the following: 1. Levonorgestrel (LNG) a. 6-rod implant, each rod containing 36  mg of LNG (no longer in production). b. 2-rod implant, each rod containing … [Read more...]

Female Sterilization

October 20, 2015 by

Given that sterilization is a surgical procedure that is intended to be permanent, special care must be taken to assure that every client makes a voluntary, informed choice of the method. Read More … [Read more...]

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