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Family Planning
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Overview of Contraception
General reference
Oral Contraceptives
Combination oral contraceptives
Contraindications to combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives (pills, patch, vaginal ring)
Progestin-only oral contraceptives
Contraindications to progestin-only contraceptives (pills, implants, injections)
Adverse Effects
Adverse effects references
Benefits
Benefits reference
Drug Interactions
Initiation
Key Points
Transdermal and Vaginal Ring Hormonal Contraceptives
Transdermal contraceptives
Vaginal ring contraceptives
Progestin Contraceptive Injections
Contraindications and adverse effects
Benefits
References
Subdermal Contraceptive Implants
Intrauterine Device (IUDs; IUD)
Insertion of the IUD
Contraindications
Adverse effects
Potential benefits
Complications
References
Key Points
Barrier and Other Pericoital Contraceptives
Condoms
Diaphragm
Cervical cap
Contraceptive sponge
Spermicides
pH regulator contraceptive gel
Reference
Fertility Awareness‒Based Methods of Contraception
Standard days method
Two-day method
Symptothermal method
Lactational amenorrhea method
Emergency Contraception
General reference
Key Points
Permanent Contraception
Vasectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Permanent contraception by laparoscopy
Permanent contraception by minilaparotomy
Permanent contraception by hysteroscopy
Complications
References
Key Points
Induced Abortion
Reference
Methods
Instrumental evacuation
Medication abortion
Methods references
Complications
Key Points