CONTRACEPTION FOR WOMEN WITH MEDICAL DISORDERS

This paper describes some of the issues which should be considered when advising women with certain chronic medical conditions in making appropriate contraceptive choice. Women should not be unnecessarily restricted and should be enabled to make informed decisions about their choice of contraception. The effect of contraception on the medical condition and the effect of the condition on contraceptive use should be considered. The possibility of drug interactions or secondary conditions associated with the chronic condition may influence contraceptive choice.