Overview

This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements.

• Background
  •  Mode of action, how they are used, efficacy, advantages and disadvantages, adverse effects. 
• Management
  • Advice to provide, starting LNG-IUD/Cu-IUD, switching, management, follow-up.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful resources and links for further reading. 

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What intrauterine contraception (IUC) is and how it works.
• About the advantages and disadvantages.
• About possible risks and adverse effects.
• What information and advice to provide women using IUC.
• How to start IUC.
• What follow up is required.
• How to manage problems associated with IUC.
• How to safely remove or replace IUC.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered