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A healthy, happily married couple in their early 40s has sought your…
A healthy, happily married couple in their early 40s has sought your advice on contraceptive strategies. The woman is concerned about the long-term effects of birth control pills and wants to stop taking them. They have two kids in high school and are certain they do not want more children. They seek your advice on what to do. What do you tell them?
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Major contraceptive methods, how they work to prevent pregnancy, and potential side effects
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Tubal ligation
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side effects
damage to the bowel, bladder
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oral contraceptives
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Side effects
weight gain, nausea, vomiting, acne, skin discoloration, mood swings, change in menstrual flow.
heart attacks, blood clot, strokes are potential complications.
What factors are important considerations for this couple that might not be in a different couple or individual seeking birth control options?
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As a medical professional, what are the three worst options and the three best options you suggest for this couple? Give reasons for your choices.
The three worst options
hormonal birth control
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causes more irregular bleeding than the pill, patch, or ring, specially during the first three to six months
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three best options
IUDs
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it changes the lining of uterus, so a fertilized egg won’t embed in it.
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vasectomy
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requires backup control method for 3 months so that previously made sperns are ejaculated, but then it is permanent