22 December, 2021
Update on Contraception (2): Use In Specific Populations
- Women should be informed that oral emergency contraceptives delay ovulation, however ovulation may still occur in the same cycle; there may be a risk of pregnancy from future unprotected sexual intercourse in that cycle
- Drug interactions should always be considered when prescribing hormonal contraceptives due to the potential risk of contraceptive failure or other adverse effects
- Progestogen-only contraceptives are the hormonal contraceptives of choice in breastfeeding women
- The UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) website has a number of useful guidance documents on contraception for specific populations