Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in women:
- Combined oral contraceptives are absolutely contraindicated in those with Thrombo-embolic disorders. - They are useful in women with anemia, as they decrease the menstrual blood loss. Other Absolute CI of OCPs: Cancer Liver diseases Uterine bleeding Cardiovascular diseases Hyperlipidemia Pregnancy
Less than 25 years of age
Who are normotensive
Who have thromoboembolic disorders
Who have anemia
Natural Methods, Barrier Methods, IUDs, OCPs