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S E Perlman1, D M Richmond, M M Sabatini
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Objectives:
After reading this article, the reader should be able to: 1. Recognize the mechanism of action, side effects, contraindications, precautions and instructions for use of a variety of contraceptive methods. 2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the various contraceptive methods. 3. List the common myths and misconceptions about conception and contraception, and recognize how they can influence contraceptive decisions. Unintended pregnancy is a serious problem in the United States. Counseling a patient about conception and contraception involves more than simply imparting information and answering questions. Clinicians should actively detect and correct any myths and misapprehensions on the patient's part. These myths are quite common and can interfere with treatment if not attended to. This article summarizes common myths about pregnancy and contraception and reviews the key facts about both.
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