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During a busy morning office session, three women inquire about contraception, each with different goals and concerns. The first, 30 years old and married, has two young children. She and her husband think that they do not want more children, but not so certainly that they desire “permanent” birth control. She is looking for contraception that is safe, convenient, and reversible. The second woman, in her early 20s, is single and in a monogamous relationship. She has no children, but wants to have children someday. She also seeks a contraceptive method that is convenient and safe, but with the added benefit of protection against sexually transmitted infections. She suffers from dysmenorrhea. The third woman, in her late 30s and married, has firmly decided with her partner that they do not want any children. She is looking for a highly effective method to prevent pregnancy.
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Bascelli, L.M. (2008). Contraception. In: Clouse, A.L., Sherif, K. (eds) Women’s Health in Clinical Practice. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-469-8_1
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