additional contraceptive precautions when switching from combined hormonal contraception (CHC) to another contraceptive method

Last edited 03/2020

Recommendations for additional contraceptive precautions when switching from combined hormonal contraception to another method

CHC, combined hormonal contraception; Cu-IUD, copper intrauterine device; DMPA, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (progestogen-only injectable); HFI, hormone-free interval; IMP, progestogen-only implant; LNG-IUS, levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system; POP, progestogen-only pill; UPSI, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Reference:

• FSRH (July 2019). Combined Hormonal Contraception