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In this episode of the MIMS Learning Clinical Update podcast, contraception expert Professor John Guillebaud explains why he believes the 7-day contraceptive pill break should be consigned to history. It also features a case-based discussion on complex contraception scenarios and provides three key points on prescribing emergency contraception.
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Complex contraception
MIMS Learning. Contraception: the basics. March 2023.
MIMS Learning. Complex contraception scenarios part 1. March 2023
MIMS Learning. Complex contraception scenarios part 2. March 2023
Best use of hormonal contraception
MIMS Learning. Best use of oral hormonal contraception. November 2023.
Li RHW, Tsing Lo SS, Gemzell-Danielsson K. Oral emergency contraception with levonorgestrel plus piroxicam: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2023; 402: 851–8.
Turok DK, Gero A, Simmons RG. Levonorgestrel vs. Copper Intrauterine Devices for Emergency Contraception. N Engl J Med 2021; 384: 335–44.
Akintomide H, Barnes P, Brima N and Mansour D. Higher discontinuation rate with a standard-sized compared to a small-sized 'gold standard' copper intrauterine device: a case-control review. BMJ Sex Reprod Healt 2019. doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200296.
Emergency contraception
MIMS Learning.Choices in emergency contraception. Last updated October 2023.
MIMS Learning. Answering patients' questions on intrauterine contraception. November 2020.
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