Lesson 1Copper intrauterine device (IUD): mechanism, effectiveness, insertion timing (postpartum/post-placental), common adverse events, and counselingLooks at how the copper IUD works without hormones, its strong benefits, success rates, best times to insert especially right after birth or placenta delivery, usual side effects, danger signs, check-ups, and advice for different family planning aims.
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/breastfeedingCovers how combined pills work, managing monthly cycles, everyday vs correct use success, no-go conditions using WHO MEC, side effects, medicine clashes, and custom advice for mums after birth and those 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, success rates, getting back to fertility, effects on breastfeeding, side effects, who can use them, and main advice points for new mums.
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, extra weight, high blood pressure, using WHO MEC and fitting national rules 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 cautionsExplains levonorgestrel IUD workings, how bleeding compares to copper IUD, success rates, extra health perks, use after birth or abortion, who qualifies, and key warnings like infection or 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 timingCovers normal body processes for fertility, egg release and getting pregnant, breastfeeding no-period rules, and how these guide safe timing and success when starting family planning 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 side-by-side success data with everyday failure rates, safe switches between methods, stress on using condoms with others for STI and HIV protection, plus hands-on condom advice skills.
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 after-sex options like levonorgestrel, ulipristal, copper IUD, how they work, time limits, success comparisons, clashes with breastfeeding or other methods, and advice on follow-up 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 guidanceDetails implant kinds, hormones inside, workings, putting in and taking out basics, success rates, bleeding shifts, timing after birth, who can use, and advice to help steady 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
