2. A 42 year‑old woman P5+1 was wearing an IUD for 6 months ,that was removed 2 months ago because of partial expulsion(2nd expulsion)
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6. No contraceptive method is contraindicated by age alone. RCOG FFPRHC Guidance Grade C 2005 Women aged over 40 years can be advised that:
7. Women should be counseled for the risks and non-contraceptive benefits of all contraceptive methods. Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive ( MECC ) WHO 2004
8. The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use provides evidence-based recommendations to ensure that women can select the most appropriate method of contraception without unnecessary medical barriers. RCOG FFPRHC Guidance Grade C 2005
9. WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (WHOMEC) 2004 / 2008 Eligibility rather than ineligibility (or contraindication) : 4 Categories
10. Category 1: The use is unrestricted (Used in any circumstances) Category 2: The advantages outweigh the theoretical or proven risks. ( Generally can be used) Category 3: The risks outweigh the benefit. (Not used unless other appropriate methods are not available or acceptable) Category 4: The use an unacceptable health risk (Method not to be used)
19. WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria: Diabetes IUD Mirena PO Implant PO Injectable POP E+P P - I - R 1 1 1 1 1 History of G. Diabetes 2 2 2 2 2 Uncomplicated Diabetes 2 2 2 2 3 Diabetes + other Risk factor 2 2 3 2 4 1-Vascular Diabetes (Nephropathy, Retinopathy, Neuropathy) 2-Diabetes >20 years
