Table 2. Adolescent medical Conditions and LARC.
| Condition | Implant | LNG-IUD | Cu-IUD |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Nulliparity | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Following Abortion | |||
| First-Trimester | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Second-Trimester | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Obese | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Thrombogenic mutation (Factor V Leiden) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Epilepsy | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Past STI/PID | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Current cervicitis/STI | 1 | 4/2* | 4/2* |
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| Thalasemia/Sickle Cell | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| Depression | 1 | 1 | 1 |
*
Treatment of STI while IUD is in place is usually sufficient. However, insertion of IUD should be deferred if STI is suspected.
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1 = A condition for which there is no restriction for the use of the contraceptive method.
2 = A condition for which the advantages of using the method generally outweigh the theoretical or proven risks.
3 = A condition for which the theoretical or proven risks usually outweigh the advantages of using the method.
4 = A condition that represents an unacceptable health risk if the contraceptive method is used.