title: The patient's choice in contraception.
abstract: The patient's choice of a contraceptive method is seemingly influenced by six factors: (a) her attitude toward contraception, (b) the physician's choice, (c) her assessment of risk, (d) her motivation and compliance for reliable contraception, (e) her previous experience with contraception and (f) her partner's influence. Recommendations are made for dealing with three groups of patients who present particular problems: (a) the patient who insists on the pill despite the contraindications for her emphasized by the physician; (b) the patient on the pill who is aging; and (c) the patient or couple who chooses tubal ligation at whatever age and regardless of the number of children she has borne.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic