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This wheel contains the medical eligibility criteria for starting use of contraceptive methods. It is based on the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 3rd edition and its 2008 Update, one of WHO’s evidence-based guidelines. It tells family planning providers if a woman presenting with a known medical or physical condition is able to use various contraceptive methods safely and effectively. The wheel includes recommendations on initiating use of six common types of contraceptives.
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WHO Upholds Guidance: Women With or at Risk of HIV Can Safely Use Hormonal Methods
WHO released a statement on February 16, 2012, upholding guidance indicating that women with HIV or at high risk of HIV can safely use hormonal contraceptives, including injectables, to prevent pregnancy. However, WHO is instructing health care providers to strongly advise such women who decide to use progestin-only injectables to also always use male or female condoms for protection against HIV. Read more about WHO's statement.
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