This application is based on the WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for the use of contraceptives.
Guides family planning providers in recommending safe and effective contraceptive methods for women who have relevant medical conditions such as hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Breast disease.
Recommendations for getting started with nine common types of birth control are included:
1. Combined oral contraceptives
2. Combined contraceptive patch
3. Combined contraceptive vaginal ring
4. Combined injectable contraceptives
5. Progestin-only oral contraceptives
6. Progestin-only injectable contraceptives
7. Progestin-only implants
8. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device
9. Copper intrauterine device