Lesson 1Long-acting reversible contraception — implants: device types, mechanism, insertion/removal technique overview, effectiveness, bleeding changes, counseling and postpartum guidanceCover implant types, hormone content, mechanisms, insertion an removal principles, effectiveness, bleedin pattern changes, postpartum timin, eligibility, an counselin strategies to support informed, sustained use a implants.
Available implant types and hormone dosesMechanism of action and onset of effectInsertion and removal technique overviewEffectiveness, duration, and failure patternsBleeding changes and client counselingLesson 2Emergency contraception options (levonorgestrel, ulipristal, copper IUD): mechanisms, time windows, effectiveness comparisons, interactions with breastfeeding and other methodsReview emergency contraception options, includin levonorgestrel, ulipristal, an copper IUD, wid mechanisms, time windows, effectiveness, drug interactions, breastfeedin considerations, an counselin on ongoing contraception.
Indications and timing for EC useLevonorgestrel pill: dosing and useUlipristal acetate: use and cautionsCopper IUD as emergency contraceptionFollow-up and ongoing method planningLesson 3Key comparisons: typical effectiveness table, method switching, dual protection (STI prevention) and condom counselingProvide comparative effectiveness data, includin typical use failure rates, guide safe switchin between methods, an stress dual protection wid condoms fi STI an HIV prevention, plus practical condom counselin skills.
Typical and perfect use effectiveness tablePrinciples for safe method switchingDual protection and STI preventionMale and female condom counselingAddressing condom myths and resistanceLesson 4Physiology of fertility, conception, lactational amenorrhea, and implications for method timingExplain normal fertility physiology, ovulation an conception, lactational amenorrhea criteria, an how dese influence timin, safety, an effectiveness a startin different contraceptive methods in postpartum women.
Menstrual cycle and ovulation overviewFertile window and conception basicsPhysiology of lactational amenorrheaLAM effectiveness and eligibility criteriaTransitioning from LAM to other methodsLesson 5Hormonal IUD: levonorgestrel IUD mechanism, relative bleeding profiles vs copper IUD, effectiveness, postpartum compatibility, and special cautionsDescribe levonorgestrel IUD mechanisms, comparative bleedin profiles vs copper IUD, effectiveness, noncontraceptive benefits, postpartum an post-abortion use, eligibility, an special cautions includin infection an perforation risks.
LNG IUD mechanism and hormone releaseEffectiveness and duration of actionBleeding profile versus copper IUDPostpartum and post-abortion useSpecial cautions and follow-up needsLesson 6Contraceptive suitability by age, parity, medical comorbidities (smoking, obesity, hypertension) referencing WHO MEC and national guideline interpretationGuide assessment a contraceptive suitability by age, parity, an comorbidities like smkin, obesity, hypertension, an diabetes, usin WHO MEC an adaptin national guidelines to individual client contexts.
Using WHO MEC categories in practiceAdolescents and nulliparous clientsClients over 35 and smokersObesity, hypertension, and diabetesAdapting national guidelines locallyLesson 7Progestin-only pills and injectables (DMPA/NET-EN): pharmacology, effectiveness, return-to-fertility, effects on lactation, side effects and counselingCheck pharmacology an use a progestin-only pills an injectables, includin mechanisms, dosin schedules, effectiveness, return to fertility, lactation impact, side effects, eligibility, an key counselin messages fi postpartum clients.
Progestin mechanisms and pharmacokineticsDosing schedules for POPs and injectablesEffectiveness and missed dose managementReturn to fertility after discontinuationEffects on lactation and infant outcomesLesson 8Combined oral contraceptives: mechanism, typical vs perfect use effectiveness, contraindications, side effects, and counseling points for postpartum/breastfeedingGo over combined oral contraceptive mechanisms, cycle control, typical vs perfect use effectiveness, contraindications usin WHO MEC, side effects, drug interactions, an tailored counselin fi postpartum an breastfeeding clients.
COC mechanism and cycle regulationTypical versus perfect use effectivenessMajor contraindications and risk screeningCommon side effects and managementPostpartum and breastfeeding counselingLesson 9Copper intrauterine device (IUD): mechanism, effectiveness, insertion timing (postpartum/post-placental), common adverse events, and counselingLook into copper IUD mechanism, nonhormonal benefits, effectiveness, insertion timin includin postpartum an post-placental, common adverse events, warnin signs, follow-up, an counselin fi different reproductive goals.
Copper IUD mechanism and local effectsEffectiveness and duration of protectionPostpartum and post-placental insertionCommon side effects and complication signsEligibility, contraindications, and counseling
