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Contraception for first-time users

Gerhard Lindeque
South African Family Practice | Vol 50, No 2 : March/April| a1097 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2008.10873686 | © Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Academy of Family Physicians
Submitted: 11 March 2008 | Published: 30 April 2008

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Gerhard Lindeque, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Abstract

First-time users of contraception are mostly young sexually active patients who may or may not be in a stable relationship who would want to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Seeing these patients presents a golden opportunity to counsel patients about sexually transmitted diseases, sexual health and also legal aspects regarding sexual offences. Contraceptives may also be prescribed for their additional benefits like cycle control and acne and are also used to assist couples to space and plan their families. This article presents value information on the various methods of contraception for product selection and counselling.

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contraception; first time users; unplanned pregnancy

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