Contraceptives

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For more information refer to the contraceptive manual 

Client Assessment

• History
  • Age, LMP, parity, number of living children
  • Medical history/ chronic illness (to assess eligibility criteria for method chosen)
  • Desire for more children or limit
  • Desired timing for birth of next child
  • Number of sexual partners 
• Physical examination
• Patient education on the different methods

Counselling 

Counsel patient on the following

• Type of contraceptive method
• Effectiveness of each method
• Duration of use
• Advantages and disadvantages
• When and where to seek help in times of complications
• When and where to get it removed or changed
• Return of fertility
• Address myths