All Contraception articles
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Independent professional body guidelineFSRH UKMEC contraception guideline
A summary of the FSRH UKMEC guidance on the safety of contraceptive methods, which is set out in clear and concise tables.
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Video
Dr Sarah Hardman Q&A on combined hormonal contraception
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Sarah Hardman answers questions on the FSRH guideline update on CHC, the key elements of CHC, factors influencing a patient’s choice of contraception, and her key take home messages
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Independent professional body guideline
Recommended actions after incorrect use of combined hormonal contraception
This Guidelines summary guides management for when a woman has made a mistake using combined oral contraceptive pills, combined vaginal ring, and combined transdermal patch.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH intrauterine contraception guideline
This concise summary of guidance on intrauterine contraception (IUC) includes efficacy, insertion, duration of use, risks, benefits, and complications.
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NICE guideline
NICE LARC guideline
This guideline covers important points to raise with women that may benefit from long-acting reversible contraception
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH CHC guideline
This concise updated summary of the FRSH combined hormonal contraception guideline covers use, effectiveness, non-contraceptive benefits, and risks.
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Test and reflect
FSRH guideline on emergency contraception
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on emergency contraception.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH contraception after pregnancy guideline
This summary of the FSRH guidance on contraception after pregnancy focuses specifically on contraception after pregnancy and childbirth
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH emergency contraception (EC) guideline
This summary of FSRH EC guidance compares the effectiveness of EC methods and decision-making based on patients’ needs, including helpful algorithms.
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Test and reflect
Appropriate choice of long-acting reversible contraception in primary care
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Connolly et al with the support of a grant from a pharmaceutical company
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Feature article
UKMEC supports the delivery of safe, evidence-based contraceptive care
Shelley Raine explains why the UKMEC is so important in general practice and how to apply the recommendations when seeing women, both for the initiation of a contraceptive method and continuation of a treatment.
