Progestogen-only (PO) Methods (Oral and Injectable) course

This session details the oral and injectable progestogen-only (PO) contraceptive methods, their advantages and disadvantages, including side-effects and contraindications. Safe prescribing and administration will also be discussed.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• 3.4.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of oral and injectable PO methods
• 3.4.2 Describe possible side effects of PO methods
• 3.4.3 List contraindications of PO methods
• 3.4.4 Conduct an effective consultation with a woman considering a PO Pill and to start the method safely
• 3.4.5 Conduct a safe repeat PO pill consultation
• 3.4.6 Conduct an effective consultation with a woman considering a PO injection and to start the method safely
• 3.4.7 Conduct a safe repeat PO injection consultation
• 3.4.8 Understand how to teach a woman self-administration of PO injection

This session explores oral and injectable PO contraceptive methods. Subdermal implants (SDIs) and intrauterine systems (IUSs) are also PO but are covered in separate sessions and will not be discussed here.