When there is no suitable contraceptive method
Haukkamaa, M.
Katilolehti 103(1): 16
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9415 PMID: 9505670 Document Number: 274112
In Finland, all known combined oral contraceptives (OCs), minipills, implants, IUDs, and condoms are available, yet there are situations when none of these is suitable. For instance, OCs are contraindicated in the case of high blood pressure and problems can be encountered with fitting IUDs if an inflammation is present, or on account of irritability, weight gain, libido change, and depression. Solving psychological problems is arduous and time-consuming; these may include the desire to get pregnant, religious grounds for refusing to use OCs, and the mindset which opposes the introduction of any foreign hormone into the body. Another cause for nonuse of contraception is the unfounded fear of the risk of cancer. That is why the role of counseling is paramount in finding the appropriate contraceptive method for every individual situation.