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Guidelines for
Administration of
Emergency Contraceptive
Pills for Medical Officers
7. Timing for Initiating Regular Use of
Contraception
The table given below provides the appropriate
timing for initiating regular use of contraception.
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Method
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Timing of Initiation
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1. Condom
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Can be used immediately. If decided on another
method, the condoms should be used till the next periods.
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2. Oral contraceptives
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If found eligible for use, start on fifty day of
menstruation.
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3. IUCD
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If found eligible for use, insert within 7 days of
menstruation.
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4. Female sterilization
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If found eligible for use, admit for surgery
within 7 days of menstruation
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5. Male sterilization
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If found eligible for use, husband can go
immediately for surgery.
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