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Jul 2019
31m 22s

Contraception (Part 1)

PRIMARY CARE KNOWLEDGE BOOST
About this episode

Lisa and Sara talk to GP Dr Gatenby about contraception.

In this episode we talk about why contraception is so important, types of contraception, the new ways to take the COCP, the differences between preparations of pills, different bleeding patterns on hormonal contraception and options to manage these.

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Useful resources: 

  • FSRH up to date guidance for all contraception matters: click here

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This podcast has been made with the support of Wigan CCG. Given that they are recorded with Wigan clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions. 

The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it’s release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen.

Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk.

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