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Family Planning

A GLOBAL HANDBOOK FOR PROVIDERS

    = 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*
ANEMIAS
Thalassemia 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 C
Sickle cell diseaseg 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 C
Iron-deficiency anemia 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 D/Cu

uFor hemoglobin < 7 g/dl, delay. For hemoglobin ≥ 7 to < 10 g/dl, caution.