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Gynecology and Obstetrics
Family Planning
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Overview of Contraception
References
Oral Contraceptives
Estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives
Contraindications to estrogen-progestin contraceptives (pills, patch, vaginal ring)
Progestin-only oral contraceptives
Contraindications to progestin-only contraceptives (pills, implants, injections)
General reference
Adverse Effects
Adverse effects references
Benefits
Benefits reference
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions references
Initiation
Late or missed doses of oral contraceptives
Postpartum use of oral contraceptives
Initiation reference
Key Points
Transdermal and Vaginal Ring Hormonal Contraceptives
Transdermal contraceptives
Vaginal ring contraceptives
General reference
Progestin Contraceptive Injections
Contraindications and adverse effects
Benefits
References
Subdermal Contraceptive Implants
Reference
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
References
Fertility Awareness‒Based Methods of Contraception
Standard days method
Two-day method
Symptothermal method
Lactational amenorrhea method
Emergency Contraception
References
Key Points
Permanent Contraception
Vasectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Permanent contraception by laparoscopy
Permanent contraception by minilaparotomy
Permanent contraception by hysteroscopy
Complications
References
Key Points
Procedural and Medical Abortion
References
Methods
Procedural abortion
Medical abortion
Methods references
Complications
Key Points