UKMEC Calculator
RESULTS
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| UKMEC Category |
Definition of category |
|---|
| 1 |
A condition for which there is no restriction for the use of the method |
| 2 |
A condition where the advantages of using the method generally outweigh the theoretical or proven risks |
| 3 |
A condition where the theoretical or proven risks usually outweigh the advantages of using the method.
The provision
of a method requires expert clinical judgement and/or referral to a specialist contraceptive provider,
since use of the
method is not usually recommended unless other more appropriate methods are not available or not acceptable |
| 4 |
A condition which represents an unacceptable health risk if the method is used |
For use by clinicians to easily visualise and compare between the different hormonal and intrauterine contraception methods, based on the UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) April 2016 (Amended September 2019) guidelines from the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH).
Click here to go to the CoSRH website for more information.Please note: This website is not affiliated or endorsed by the CoSRH.
The UKMEC guidelines are currently being updated, and once the new version is published, the information above may no longer reflect the latest guidance.
Disclaimer: To be used as an educational resource only. Not to be used alone to guide clinical decisions or patient care.