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United States Medical Eligibility Criteria (USMEC) for Contraceptive Use |
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CDC
Expert Video Commentary on Medical Eligibility Criteria for
Contraceptive Use* |
In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first
edition of the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use,
which gave evidence-based global guidance on the safety of
contraceptive method use for women with specific characteristics and
medical conditions. WHO has always intended for its global guidance
to be used by policy makers, family planning program managers, and
the scientific community as a reference when developing family
planning guidance at the country or program level.
CDC went through a formal adaptation process to create the United States Medical
Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (USMEC). This document is intended to assist family
planning providers when counseling women, men, and couples about
contraceptive method choice. This document is not intended to be a
substitute for professional medical advice; persons should seek
advice from their health care providers when determining family
planning options. |
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CDC Resources:
Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility
Criteria for Contraceptive Use*
DOC 71.4KB | Black and white
version*
DOC 71.43KB
This document
is a summary chart of the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for
Contraceptive Use which can be printed double sided, laminated, and used
by health care providers when counseling women.
World Health Organization (WHO) Resource Publications:
Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use*
Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use*
Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers*
Decision-Making Tool for Family Planning Clients and Providers*
Reproductive
Choices and Family Planning for People Living with HIV: Counseling Tool*
WHO MEC Wheel*
PDF 212KB
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology*
American Society for Reproductive Medicine*
Office of Population Affairs
Planned Parenthood*
*About Word DOC
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Page last reviewed: 8/12/2011
Page last modified: 8/12/2011
Content source:
Division of Reproductive Health,
National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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