Short-term Hormonal Contraception

Multimedia Resources for Family Planning topics for Medical and Midwifery Students

Short-term Contraception

Lecturer: Malachie Nsanzamahoro, University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences

This lecture gives an overview of short-term methods of contraception, including:

• Describe short-term hormonal contraceptives
• Depo medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA)
• Combination oral contraceptives
• Progestin only oral contraceptives
• Combined contraceptive patch and vaginal ring
• Explain mechanisms of action
• Identify advantages and disadvantages
• Describe non-contraceptive benefits

Duration: 15:48

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