[Contraception: CNGOF Guidelines for Clinical Practice (Short Version)]

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Reproductive Health
• Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

• The French College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CNGOF) identified a need for updated clinical practice recommendations in contraception.
• Existing guidelines required a synthesis of current data to support physician decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide physicians with evidence-based, graded recommendations for clinical practice in contraception.
• To offer a comprehensive synthesis of available data on various contraceptive methods and their management.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the methodology of the French Health Authority (HAS).
• Screened available literature up to December 2017.
• Developed 12 texts on selected practical issues, reviewed by experts and physicians.

Main Results:

• Released evidence-based, graded recommendations covering contraception prescription, patient information, follow-up, and specific populations.
• Recommendations address intrauterine contraception, emergency contraception, local/natural methods, and contraception in teenagers, women over 40, high-risk vascular situations, and cancer risk scenarios.
• Excluded male/female sterilization and non-contraceptive hormonal treatments from the analysis.

Conclusions:

• The future of contraception relies on optimizing the use of currently available methods.
• Reinforced user information and increased access to contraception are crucial for women across diverse social and clinical contexts.