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A GLOBAL HANDBOOK FOR PROVIDERS

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    = Use the method
 
    = Do not use the method
 
I   = Initiation of the method
 
C   = Continuation of the method
 
—   = Use the method
 
NA   = Not applicable

Condition

 Combined oral contraceptives Monthly injectables Combined patch and combined vaginal ring Progestin-only pills Progestin-only injectables Implants Emergency contraceptive pills* Copper-bearing intrauterine device Levonorgestrel intrauterine device Female sterilization*
ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS
Diabetes  
History of gestational diabetes 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 Aq
Non-vascular diabetes  
Non-insulin dependent 2 2 2 2 2 2 — 1 2 Ci,q
Insulin dependentg 2 2 2 2 2 2 — 1 2 Ci,q
With kidney, eye, or nerve damageg 3/4r 3/4r 3/4r 2 3 2 — 1 2 S
Other vascular disease or diabetes of >20 years' durationg 3/4r 3/4r 3/4r 2 3 2 — 1 2 S
Thyroid disorders  
Simple goiter 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 A
Hyperthyroid 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 S
Hypothyroid 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 C

q If blood glucose is not well controlled, referral to a higher-level facility is recommended.

r Assess according to severity of condition.

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