U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Topic in Progress, 2000
Topic being reviewed and updated in 2000.
Recommendation and review of evidence for the 3rd Edition will be available when released.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
1996
Recommendation
Periodic counseling about effective contraceptive methods is recommended for all women and men at risk for unintended pregnancy. Counseling should be based on information from a careful sexual history and should take into account the individual preferences, abilities, and risks of each patient.
Sexually active patients should also receive information on measures to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd Edition
Counseling to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy, 1996 (PDF File, 144 KB)
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