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WHO/CDC medical eligibility criteria (MEC)
| Category | Description | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No restrictions on the use of the contraceptive method | |
| 2 | Benefits > Risks | Uncomplicated SOT recipients |
| 3 | Risks > Benefits | Intrauterine devices (IUD) for complicated SOT |
| 4 | Unacceptable health risk if the method is used | Estrogen-containing products for complicated SOT |
Complicated solid organ transplant (SOT) = high risk of graft failure, rejection, or presence of significant cardiac vasculopathy.
