Lesson 1Copper intrauterine device (IUD): mechanism, effectiveness, insertion timing (postpartum/post-placental), common adverse events, and counselingLooks at how the copper coil works, its non-hormonal advantages, how well it prevents pregnancy, best times to put it in including right after birth or placenta delivery, common problems, warning signs, check-ups, and advice 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 work, cycle control, how well they work with normal use versus perfect use, reasons not to use them using WHO guidelines, side effects, medicine interactions, and advice suited for women after birth 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 counselingGoes over progestin-only pills and jabs like DMPA and NET-EN, how they work, doses, how well they prevent pregnancy, time to get pregnant again, effect on breastfeeding, side effects, who can use them, and main advice points for women after birth.
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 check if family planning methods suit by age, number of children, and health problems like smoking, too much weight, high blood pressure, using WHO MEC and adjusting national rules for 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 how levonorgestrel coil works, bleeding patterns compared to copper coil, how well it prevents pregnancy, other health benefits, use after birth or abortion, who can use it, and special warnings like infection and hole 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 changes for getting pregnant, ovulation and conception, rules for no periods while breastfeeding, and how these affect safe timing and success of starting different family planning methods after birth.
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 comparison data on how well methods work including normal use failure rates, safe switching between methods, and using condoms with others for STI and HIV protection, plus practical advice on condoms.
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, and copper coil, how they work, time limits, how well they work, medicine clashes, breastfeeding notes, and advice on follow-up family planning.
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 guidanceCovers implant types, hormones inside, how they work, putting in and taking out basics, how well they prevent pregnancy, bleeding changes, timing after birth, who can use, and advice to help 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
