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Additional contraceptive precautions when switching from combined hormonal contraception (CHC) to another contraceptive method

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Recommendations for additional contraceptive precautions when switching from combined hormonal contraception to another method

 

Table showing guidelines for switching contraception methods, including delays for condoms use with POP, DMPA, and IMP types, and advising on current CHC use durations.

CHC, combined hormonal contraception; Cu-IUD, copper intrauterine device; DMPA, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (progestogen-only injectable); HFI, hormone-free interval; IMP, progestogen-only implant; LNG-IUS, levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system; POP, progestogen-only pill; UPSI, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Reference:

  • FSRH (July 2019). Combined Hormonal Contraception

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