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[Contraception and abortion: an update in 2015].
Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 24, 2015
Summary
Family doctors can prevent unplanned pregnancies by discussing contraception options. The GATHER approach and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) improve birth control effectiveness and patient compliance in Switzerland.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
Context:
- Switzerland has one of the world's lowest abortion rates.
- Family doctors are crucial in preventing unplanned pregnancies.
- Contraceptive methods are classified into two main groups.
Purpose:
- To outline contraceptive methods available in Switzerland.
- To recommend the GATHER approach for enhancing patient compliance.
- To inform healthcare providers about effective family planning strategies.
Summary:
- The article details contraceptive options in Switzerland, emphasizing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) for high efficiency and minimal user effort.
- It advocates for the GATHER (Greet, Ask, Tell, Help, Explain, Return) counseling approach to improve adherence to birth control methods.
- Information on emergency contraception is crucial for short-acting methods, and the rise of medical abortion, sometimes self-administered, is noted.
Impact:
- Empowers family doctors with evidence-based strategies for effective contraception counseling.
- Aims to further reduce unplanned pregnancies and abortion rates in Switzerland.
- Promotes informed decision-making regarding reproductive health choices for women.
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