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Switching from non-hormonal contraceptive method to combined hormonal contraception

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Table showing guidelines for switching from Cu-IUD or non-hormonal method to CHC, including starting times, additional contraceptive precautions, and notes on each method switch.

CHC, combined hormonal contraception; COC, combined oral contraception; Cu-IUD, copper intrauterine device; HSUPT, high-sensitivity urine pregnancy test.
*9 days estradiol valerate/dienogest pill.

Reference:

  • FSRH (July 2019). Combined Hormonal Contraception

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