Contraception Options

Discussion Prompt

Choose one of the following patients and present THREE birth control options that you would recommend for them. Be sure to discuss the pros/cons/indications/contraindications for each method and support your recommendations with evidence. 

17-year-old newly sexually active female, allergic to copper, BMI of 35.

28-year-old mother that is nursing her 12 week old infant.

40-year-old woman with a history of migraines, smokes ½ pack cigarettes per day.

• 25-year-old newlywed that wants to start trying to conceive in 2 years.
• 36-year-old mother of 3 that states she does not want to have any more children.