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How to Be Reasonably Certain That a Patient is Not Pregnant


In situations in which the health care provider is uncertain whether the patient might be pregnant, the benefits of starting the implant, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), combined hormonal contraceptives and progestin-only pills likely exceed any risk. Therefore, starting the method should be considered at any time, with a follow-up pregnancy test in 2-4 weeks. For IUD placement, in …