title: Contraceptive Method Initiation: Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Selected Practice Guidelines.
abstract: The US Selected Practice Recommendations is a companion document to the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use that focuses on how providers can use contraceptive methods most effectively as well as problem-solve common issues that may arise. These guidelines serve to help clinicians provide contraception safely as well as to decrease barriers that prevent or delay a woman from obtaining a desired method. This article summarizes the Selected Practice Recommendations on timing of contraceptive initiation, examinations, and tests needed prior to starting a method and any necessary follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Wan-Ju
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. Electronic address: edelmana@ohsu.edu.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Edelman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003267:Contraception; D003270:Contraceptive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003273:Contraceptive Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012736:Sex Education; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003270:Contraceptive Agents
keywords: CDC Selected Practice Guidelines; Contraception; Pregnancy; Pregnancy prevention; Screening tests