Resource September 5, 2012
The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria Wheel for Contraceptive Use - 2015 Update contains the medical eligibility criteria for starting use of contraceptive methods, based on Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 5th edition (2015), one of WHO’s evidence-based guidelines. It guides family planning providers in recommending safe and effective contraception methods for women with medical conditions or medically-relevant characteristics. Additionally, an online version of the wheel is available.
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Resource September 5, 2012
Resource September 5, 2012
This chart from the Family Planning: Global Handbook for Providers compares the effectiveness of the following family planning methods:
- Contraceptive Implants
- IUD
- Female Sterilization
- Vasectomy
- Injectables
- LAM
- Contraceptive Pills
- Contraceptive Patch
- Vaginal Ring
- Male Condoms
- Diaphragm
- Female Condoms
- Fertility Awareness Methods
- Withdrawal
- Spermicides
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