Contraceptive choice and patient compliance The health care provider's challenge

Choice of birth control methods among European women and the role of partners and providers

“…On the other side, better adherence and subsequently higher effectiveness is found when women choose the method they really want [25]. So, a balance between recommendations of the physicians and the desires of the couple is required.…”

Withdrawal Attitudes and Experiences: A Qualitative Perspective Among Young Urban Adults

“…Furthermore, providers may benefit from understanding the variety of reasons for, expectations regarding and patterns of withdrawal use. Addressing correct use of withdrawal is particularly important with family planning patients for whom it is the primary method of contraception (and for regular condom users, who may occasionally use withdrawal if a condom is unavailable or undesired 9 ), because, for example, its effectiveness may diminish when a man ejaculates more than once during a sexual encounter 27 . Patients whose health care needs suggest that they may have had unprotected sexual activity (e.g., those who request emergency contraception, pregnancy tests or STD tests) may, with suitable probing, reveal routine or occasional reliance on withdrawal.…”

Woman's contraceptive needs and preferences in the postpartum period: an Italian study

“…The choice to use condoms is probably linked to their ease of use and availability, but their safety is questionable and their improper use can lead to unintended pregnancies (Vessey et al . , Branden ). Among the hormonal methods, the estroprogestinic pill is not recommended during postpartum, because it considerably increases the risk of vein thrombosis (WHO ) and could reduce milk production and duration of lactation (WHO ).…”