Women with contraception needs should be given information about/offered a choice of all contraceptive methods, according to NICE. Women should also be counselled regarding long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods.1 It is recommended that verbal and written information is provided.
It is worth considering that LARCS are more cost effective than the combined oral contraceptive pill even at one year of use.1 NICE advises that increasing the number of women who choose a LARC method may reduce numbers of unintended pregnancies.
Contraceptive counselling should be tailored to the woman and her needs. Furthermore, efficacy, risks and benefits, how to start and stop contraception should be discussed.1 Risk of sexually transmitted infections may be assessed.
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