Contraception during Coronavirus-Covid 19 pandemia. Recommendations of the Board of the Italian Society of Contraception.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
; 25(3): 231-232, 2020 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32436739
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
The Italian Society of Contraception identified as one of its priorities the need to give recommendations on management of contraception during Coronavirus-Covid 19 pandemiaMaterials andmethods:
A concise communication was produced which summarises in an easy-to-read format suitable for clinicians the management of the different contraceptives mostly used. Information how to manage contraception in different conditions is presented.Results:
Women may, in general, continue to use either intrauterine and or hormonal contraceptives. The use of condom should be added to any hormonal contraceptive, when the contraceptive efficacy is reduced or when women stop the contraceptive method.Conclusion:
At the present time, during the Coronavirus-Covid 19 pandemia, no data contraindicate the use of intrauterine or hormonal contraceptives. Conversely the use of an appropriate contraception is advocate to prevent unintended pregnancies.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Coronavirus Infections
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Coronavirus
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Contraception
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Pandemics
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
Journal subject:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
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SERVICOS DE PLANEJAMENTO FAMILIAR
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
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