Contraception after abortion, miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy

Michelle Cooper*, Sharon Cameron

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Regardless of whether a pregnancy ends in abortion, miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, fertility and sexual activity can resume quickly. For those who do not plan to become pregnant again immediately, effective contraception is therefore required. Although a contraceptive discussion and the offer to provide contraception is considered an integral part of abortion care, health care providers may not always offer this same standard of care to those whose pregnancy ends in miscarriage or ectopic due to sensitivities or assumptions around this and future fertility intentions. Yet, evidence-based recommendations support the safety of initiating contraception at these times. Provision of a chosen method of contraception may be convenient for women and valued by them. As part of holistic care, healthcare professionals who care for women around these reproductive events should therefore offer quality information on contraception and help them access their chosen method to better meet their ongoing reproductive health needs.
Original languageEnglish
Article number102428
JournalBest Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume92
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2023

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