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General counselling and advice on contraception
Contraceptive management
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- GuidelinesContraception, Barrier MethodsZ30.0 Condoms (male and female) alone are the least effective contraceptive method and should be used in combination with other contraceptive methods (e.g. copper IUCD). Condoms are recommended to reduce the risk of the acquisition of HIV infection and other STIs. Condoms (male and female) or other barrier methods may be an option for contraception where other methods are contraindicated. Click h
- GuidelinesContraception, EmergencyEmergency contraception after pregnancy is excluded Referral Z30.0/Z30.4 Emergency contraception is indicated to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse in women not using contraception or where contraception is likely to be ineffective: Forgotten tablets (See Missed pills (Contraception, hormonal) ) Slipped or broken condom Injectable contraception given late (>2 weeks for NET-E
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- GuidelinesInjectable (Contraception, Hormonal)Using the Progestin-only IM injection Using the Progestin-only SC injection Referral Z30.0/Z30.4 Dual protection with barrier methods is recommended to reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV. Progestin-only injectable contraceptive, e.g.: Medroxyprogesterone (long-acting), IM, 150 mg, 12 weekly LoE:IIIb 14 OR Medroxyprogesterone (long-acting), SC, 104 mg, 12 weekly Progestin-only hormonal contrac
- GuidelinesIntrauterine Contraceptive Copper Device (IUCD)Referral Z30.0/Z30.1/Z30.5 Dual protection with barrier methods is recommended to reduce the risk of STIs including HIV. The copper IUCD (also known as the Copper T) is a long-term contraceptive method that is effective, safe and reversible. It has no hormonal effects or drug interactions. It does not require daily adherence or frequent follow up. HIV infection is NOT a contra-indication to the u
- GuidelinesLevonorgestrel Intra-uterine Device (LNG-IUD) (Contraception, Hormonal)Referral Z30.0/Z30.5/Z30.8 Dual protection with barrier methods is recommended to reduce the risk of STIs including HIV. The LNG-IUD is an effective, safe, reversible, long-term contraceptive method that has minimal hormonal adverse effects and is not prone to drug interactions. It does not require daily adherence or frequent follow up. Progestin-only intrauterine device, e.g.: Levonorgestrel, in
- GuidelinesOral (Contraception, Hormonal)Monophasic preparations Triphasic preparations Contraindications and guidance to starting the hormonal oral pill Medicine interactions Referral Z30.0/Z30.4 Dual contraception with barrier methods, are recommended to reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV. Monophasic preparations Progestin only pills, e.g.: Levonorgestrel, oral, 30 mcg daily LoE:IIIa 18 Progestins and estrogen, fixed combinations,
- GuidelinesSubdermal Implant (Contraception, Hormonal)Insertion and removal procedures Referral Z30.0/Z30.4/Z30.8 Dual protection with barrier methods is recommended to reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV. The subdermal implant is an effective, safe, reversible, and convenient long-term contraceptive method that does not require daily adherence or frequent follow-up. Progestin-only subdermal implant contraceptive, e.g.: Etonogestrel, subdermal, 6