title: [Contraception for the mentally and physically disabled adolescent and for the adolescent with chronic diseases].
abstract: The contraceptive management of the handicapped adolescent does not differ much from what is recommended for the non-disabled and healthy adolescent. However, one of the major differences is that education about sexual issues does not necessarily lead to self-regulation, especially in the mentally handicapped. The decision for a particular contraceptive should take into account the individual situation and the mental and physical capabilities of the adolescent. The ability of a disabled adolescent to give free and informed consent to different methods of contraception always has to be determined before a choice is made.
authors.affiliation: Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie, Universitatskinderklinik, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland. navratil@kispi.unizh.ch
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Navratil
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral