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Guide Book for Health-Care Providers
CONTENTS
SECTION I -GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PRESCRIPTION
1.0 Introduction
Definition
History of Emergency Contraception
Global Status
Need for Emergency Contraception in India
EC Pills in India
Indications for Emergency Contraception
2.0 Methods for emergency contraception
Mechanism of Action
Overview of Methods
Effectiveness and probbaility of conception
Levonorgestrel - the dedicated method of choice
Alternate Methods
Special Consideration
3.0 Counseling for emergency contraception
GATHER approach
Medical eligibility criteria
Contraindictions and precautions
Follow-up
Initiating regular contraception after emergency contraception
4.0 Client Assessment
History taking
Examination
Laboratory tests
5.0 Prescription Details
Client Instructions
Record-keeping
Follow-up schedule
6.0 Management of side-effects
Nausea and vomiting
Bleeding
Missed period
Other side-effects
7.0 Practical Problems
Special situations
Frequently asked questions
Annexures
Algorithm for client management
Client record proforma
Website addresses and hotlines
Sample client information in Hindi
Bibliography
SECTION 2 : UPDATE ON METHODS OF REGULAR CONTRACEPTION
Fertility Awareness Based Methods
Coitus Interruptus
Barrier Methods of Contraception
Lactational amenorrhoea method
Combined oral pills
Annexures
Bibliography
Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Progestin - only pill
Intra-uterine Devices
Injectable Contraception
The Norplant system
Surgical Sterilization
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