Lesson 1Copper intrauterine device (IUD): mechanism, effectiveness, insertion timing (postpartum/post-placental), common adverse events, and counselingCovers how the copper IUD works without hormones, its strong protection, best times to insert especially right after birth or placenta delivery, common issues like cramps or spotting, danger signs, check-ups, and talking it through for different family goals.
Copper IUD mechanism and local effectsEffectiveness and duration of protectionPostpartum and post-placental insertionCommon side effects and complication signsEligibility, contraindications, and counselingLesson 2Combined oral contraceptives: mechanism, typical vs perfect use effectiveness, contraindications, side effects, and counseling points for postpartum/breastfeedingExplains how combined pills prevent pregnancy and regulate cycles, real-life vs perfect use success rates, when not to use per WHO guidelines, side effects like nausea, interactions with other medicines, and special advice for new mums and breastfeeding.
COC mechanism and cycle regulationTypical versus perfect use effectivenessMajor contraindications and risk screeningCommon side effects and managementPostpartum and breastfeeding counselingLesson 3Progestin-only pills and injectables (DMPA/NET-EN): pharmacology, effectiveness, return-to-fertility, effects on lactation, side effects and counselingLooks at progestin-only daily pills and jabs like DMPA or NET-EN, how they work, dosing, reliability, time to get pregnant again, impact on breast milk, common effects like irregular bleeds, who can use them, and key messages for women after childbirth.
Progestin mechanisms and pharmacokineticsDosing schedules for POPs and injectablesEffectiveness and missed dose managementReturn to fertility after discontinuationEffects on lactation and infant outcomesLesson 4Contraceptive suitability by age, parity, medical comorbidities (smoking, obesity, hypertension) referencing WHO MEC and national guideline interpretationHelps assess which methods suit different ages, number of children, and health issues like smoking, extra weight, high blood pressure, or sugar sickness, using WHO MEC and our national guidelines fitted to each person's situation.
Using WHO MEC categories in practiceAdolescents and nulliparous clientsClients over 35 and smokersObesity, hypertension, and diabetesAdapting national guidelines locallyLesson 5Hormonal IUD: levonorgestrel IUD mechanism, relative bleeding profiles vs copper IUD, effectiveness, postpartum compatibility, and special cautionsDescribes levonorgestrel IUD action, how bleeding compares to copper type (often lighter), high success, extra benefits like less anaemia, use after birth or abortion, who qualifies, and warnings on infection or womb puncture risks.
LNG IUD mechanism and hormone releaseEffectiveness and duration of actionBleeding profile versus copper IUDPostpartum and post-abortion useSpecial cautions and follow-up needsLesson 6Physiology of fertility, conception, lactational amenorrhea, and implications for method timingExplains normal body processes for getting pregnant, ovulation, how breastfeeding delays periods (LAM rules), and how this affects safe start times and reliability of methods for women after delivery.
Menstrual cycle and ovulation overviewFertile window and conception basicsPhysiology of lactational amenorrheaLAM effectiveness and eligibility criteriaTransitioning from LAM to other methodsLesson 7Key comparisons: typical effectiveness table, method switching, dual protection (STI prevention) and condom counselingGives side-by-side effectiveness figures for everyday use, safe ways to switch methods, importance of condoms for STI and HIV protection, and practical tips on talking about and using them right.
Typical and perfect use effectiveness tablePrinciples for safe method switchingDual protection and STI preventionMale and female condom counselingAddressing condom myths and resistanceLesson 8Emergency contraception options (levonorgestrel, ulipristal, copper IUD): mechanisms, time windows, effectiveness comparisons, interactions with breastfeeding and other methodsReviews morning-after options like levonorgestrel, ulipristal pills, copper IUD, how they work, time limits, success rates, effects on breastfeeding, clashes with other methods, and follow-up family planning talk.
Indications and timing for EC useLevonorgestrel pill: dosing and useUlipristal acetate: use and cautionsCopper IUD as emergency contraceptionFollow-up and ongoing method planningLesson 9Long-acting reversible contraception — implants: device types, mechanism, insertion/removal technique overview, effectiveness, bleeding changes, counseling and postpartum guidanceDetails implant kinds, hormones inside, how they stop pregnancy, basic insertion/removal steps, top reliability, bleed pattern shifts, timing after birth, who can have them, and supportive counseling for long-term use.
Available implant types and hormone dosesMechanism of action and onset of effectInsertion and removal technique overviewEffectiveness, duration, and failure patternsBleeding changes and client counseling
