From first script to menopause – Selecting the right contraceptive option (Clinical lunch chat held on 16 September 2025)

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Dr Theron and Dr Zenda explore the full spectrum of contraceptive choices, from initiating contraception in younger women through to tailoring options during the perimenopausal years

Learning objectives

You will learn to:

  • Differentiate between the range of contraceptive methods available and their suitability across different stages of a woman’s life.
  • Evaluate the clinical and lifestyle factors that influence contraceptive choice, including efficacy, safety, co-morbidities, and patient preference
  • Apply evidence-based guidance to support personalised contraceptive counselling, from first prescription through to the transition into menopause
  • Recognise common challenges and misconceptions in contraceptive use and develop strategies to address these in clinical practice.

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deNovo Medica Africa: From First Script to Menopause: Selecting the right contraceptive option