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1Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie, Universitatskinderklinik, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland. navratil@kispi.unizh.ch
Abstract:
The contraceptive management of the handicapped adolescent does not differ much from what is recommended for the non-disabled and healthy adolescent. However, one of the major differences is that education about sexual issues does not necessarily lead to self-regulation, especially in the mentally handicapped. The decision for a particular contraceptive should take into account the individual situation and the mental and physical capabilities of the adolescent. The ability of a disabled adolescent to give free and informed consent to different methods of contraception always has to be determined before a choice is made.
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