Office of Rural Programs

Ambulatory Scripts: Contraception

History 5 Ps
1. Partners 2. Practices 3. Protection from STIs 4. Past History of STIs 5. Pregnancy Intention
Past or current methods
Side effect tolerance (bleeding, hormones)
Social Hx (tobacco use, work/school schedule that might impact adherence)
PMHx HTN, DM, renal disease, migraines, cancer
Medications any potential drug interactions, WHO eligibility criteria
Studies pregnancy testing
Patient Education Start plan, back up method, if low reliability method provision of Plan B and PNV

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