CONTRACEPTION - Common Medical Advice

General Information

Contraception methods or bírth control methods include oral contraceptives (birth control pills), barrier contraceptives (condoms, diaphragms), injectables, implants, cervical caps, and intrauterine devices. The use of a contraceptive device does not ensure 100%% contraception. Condoms are only 90-98% effective, depending on how carefully they are used and the concurrent use of spermicide. Oral contraceptives, on the other hand, only assure 95-987% efficacy. Taking oral contraceptives will only protect against pregnancy and not against sexually transmitted diseases.

Advice to the Customers

• If unprotected sex OCCurs, or the condom may have failed, see a physician as soon as possible. Emergency contraception (the morning after pill) is available on prescription but must be used within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. 
• Ensure the person is aware of the expiry date of the contraceptive used.
• Always check with a gynaecologist or a family planning specialist to know the best contraceptive method use.
• Women should undergo proper Screening procedures prior to taking oral contraceptives 

Prescription Advice

• Instruct the patient on the medication and how to use the contraceptive properly, i.e. name of the medication, frequency of dosage etc.
• Inform the customer about the possibility of pregnancy despite contraceptive measures.
• In cases where contraception fails or any unusual symptoms are telt after the use of contraceptives, instruct the patient to consult a gynaecologist immediately.
• Discuss Advice to the Customers thoroughly for more information on contraceptives.