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 delivery, usual side effects, danger signs, check-ups, and advice for different family plans.
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 management, everyday vs correct use success, when not to use per WHO guidelines, side effects, medicine clashes, and custom advice for mums after birth or feeding baby.
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 pills and jabs like DMPA or NET-EN: how they act, doses, protection levels, getting pregnant again, impact on milk flow, 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 methods suit by age, number of children, and health problems like smoking, extra weight, high blood pressure, or sugar sickness, using WHO MEC and our country's rules 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, high success, extra health perks, use after birth or after procedure, who qualifies, and key warnings like infection or 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 processes for getting pregnant, egg release, no periods from breastfeeding, and how these guide safe start times for methods in women after giving 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 rates for everyday use, tips for switching safely, using condoms plus another for STI and HIV protection, and hands-on advice for condom use.
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 back-up options like levonorgestrel, ulipristal pills, copper IUD: how they work, time limits, success levels, clashes with feeding or other methods, and advice on next steps.
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, fitting and taking out basics, top protection, bleeding shifts, after-birth timing, who can get them, and advice to keep using them long-term.
Available implant types and hormone dosesMechanism of action and onset of effectInsertion and removal technique overviewEffectiveness, duration, and failure patternsBleeding changes and client counseling
