Female Specific Issues
¨Contraception Counseling
¨Should be done for all women who are sexually active ¨Management of menses may include use of Depo-Provera 150 mg IM q 3 months. ¨May become amenorrhic or have decreased flow
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When considering contraception, consider underlying medical conditions, ease in taking and degree of independence in which the client can manage the birth control choice.