Birth control resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
This section provides a short and straight to the point overview of the disease or symptom. The first sentence of the overview must contain the name of the disease.
Birth Control Options
- Permanent Sterilization
- IUD
- Contraceptive Implant
- Contraceptive Injection
- Oral contraceptive bills (OCPs)
- Birth Control Patch
- Barrier Methods
- Vaginal Ring
- Diaphragm and Cervical Cap
- Male Condom
- Female Condom
- Withdrawal
- Sponge
- Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness
- Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
- Spermicide
- Abstinence
- Emergency Contraception
Indications
- Pregnancy prevention
- Treatment of different conditions such as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Amenorrhea
- Dysmenorrhea
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
- Heavy Menstrual Periods
- Acne
Contraindications
Absolute contraindications
Relative contraindications
Do's
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Don'ts
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