Table 1.
Incidence of conditions in which the use of contraceptive methods is restricted (Category 3 or 4) according to WHO [4].a
| Condition | Contraindicated method | Frequency in the present study (n = 281) |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding (≥ 6 weeks and < 6 months postpartum) | CHC | 20 (7.1) |
| Ritonavir use | CHC, POP | 6 (2.1) |
| Pregnancy | All | 5 (1.8) |
| Hypertension b | CHC | 2 (0.7) |
| Migraine without aura, >35 years of age | CHC | 2 (0.7) |
| Cervical mass | IUD | 2 (0.7) |
| Rifampicin use | CHC | 1 (0.4) |
| Stroke | CHC, DMPA | 1 (0.4) |
| Active cervicitis | IUD | 1 (0.4) |
Abbreviations: CHC, combined hormonal contraceptive; DMPA, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate; IUD, intrauterine device; POP, progestogen-only contraceptive pill.
a
Values are given as number (percentage).
b
Systolic blood pressure 140–159 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure 90–99 mm Hg, or history of hypertension if blood pressure could not be evaluated.