UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) updated for 2016

Source:: Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Publisher:: Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Publication date:: 12 August 2016

Abstract

The UKMEC provides evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals on the safety of contraceptive prescribing in the presence of specific patient characteristics and medical conditions, including obesity, diabetes and hypertension.