Description

A summary of the main contraceptive methods including the pill, mini pill, implant, injection and intrauterine devices. Also includes a classification to make them easier to remember. We also cover the main features of each and general contraindications. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (The Pill)
4:06 Progesterone Only Pill (POP / Mini Pill)
5:34 Intrauterine System (IUS / Hormonal Coil)
6:59 Progesterone Implant 
7:52 Progesterone Injection 
9:06 Barrier Methods 
9:55 Natural Family Planning
10:24 Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

References

1. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2024) - “Contraception - combined hormonal methods**”.** Available at ****https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/contraception-combined-hormonal-methods/
2. TeachMeObGyn - Fitzgerald, G, Wes (2023 & 2022) - “Contraception”. Available at ****https://teachmeobgyn.com/sexual-health/contraception/
3. Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (2019) “UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC**)”**. Available at https://www.fsrh.org/Public/Public/Standards-and-Guidance/uk-medical-eligibility-criteria-for-contraceptive-use-ukmec.aspx?hkey=82727ce6-756b-4b88-a5ab-acaf27c48669
4. Electronic Medicines Compendium (2024) - “Mirena 20 micrograms/24 hours intrauterine delivery system**”.** Available at https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1132/smpc
5. Geeky Medics - Beattie, A (2023) “Methods of Contraception”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/methods-of-contraception/

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