The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #85: Contraceptives: Pills, mini pills, and tiny pills
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Mar 5, 2018 AI Snips
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Patient-Centered Contraceptive Counseling
- When discussing contraception, first understand the patient's preferences and priorities.
- Ask about the importance of effectiveness, side effects, periods, and frequency of use.
Contraceptive Counseling Considerations
- Consider patient preferences regarding periods and internal devices when discussing contraception.
- Also, ask about past experiences with contraception, including what they liked or disliked.
The Medical Necessity of Periods
- There is no medical need for a period; this is important to clarify with patients.
- Many patients believe that not having a period leads to blood accumulation in the uterus.