CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
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76 MMWR June 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Appendix L<br />
Summary of Classifications <strong>for</strong> Hormonal <strong>Contraceptive</strong> Methods and<br />
Intrauterine Devices<br />
Health-care providers can use the summary table as a quick<br />
reference guide to the classifications <strong>for</strong> hormonal contraceptive<br />
methods and intrauterine contraception and to compare<br />
classifications across these methods. See the full appendix <strong>for</strong><br />
each method <strong>for</strong> clarifications to the numeric categories, as well<br />
as <strong>for</strong> summaries of the evidence and additional comments.<br />
BOX. Categories <strong>for</strong> Classifying Hormonal <strong>Contraceptive</strong>s and IUDs<br />
1 = A condition <strong>for</strong> which there is no restriction <strong>for</strong> the use of the contraceptive method.<br />
2 = A condition <strong>for</strong> which the advantages of using the method generally outweigh the theoretical or proven risks.<br />
3 = A condition <strong>for</strong> which the theoretical or proven risks usually outweigh the advantages of using the method.<br />
4 = A condition that represents an unacceptable health risk if the contraceptive method is used.<br />
TABLE. Summary of classifications <strong>for</strong> hormonal contraceptive methods and intrauterine devices*<br />
Condition COC/P/R POP DMPA Implants LNG-IUD Cu-IUD<br />
Personal Characteristics and Reproductive History<br />
Pregnancy Not applicable † Not applicable † Not applicable † Not applicable † 4 † 4 †<br />
Age<br />
Menarche to<br />
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