Helping Continuing Users
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Ask how the client is doing with the method and whether she is satisfied. Ask if she has any questions or anything to discuss.
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Ask especially if she is concerned about bleeding changes. Give her any information or help that she needs (see Managing Any Problems).
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Ask if she often has problems remembering to take a pill every day. If so, discuss ways to remember, making up for missed pills, and ECPs, or choosing another method. Adolescents may need extra support.
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Give her more pill packs—as much as a full year’s supply (11 or 13 packs), if possible. Plan her next resupply visit before she will need more pills.
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Ask a long-term client if she has had any new health problems since her last visit. Address problems as appropriate. See New Problems That May Require Switching Methods.
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Ask a long-term client about major life changes that may affect her needs—particularly plans for having children and STI/HIV risk. Follow up as needed.