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Counselling patients
Simple steps from INTRA to counsel women about intrauterine contraception (IUC) in under 7 minutes.
Aims of this section:
- Guided six-step discussion with women to help them reach an informed decision where IUC is actively considered as a contraceptive option
- Increase the number of HCPs proactively integrating IUC as part of routine contraceptive care in a way that women can easily understand
- Demonstrate (video) it is possible to have a simpleand short counselling session about IUC in under 7 minutes
The global INTRA group is a panel of independent physicians with an expert interest in intrauterine contraception.*
*Formation of the INTRA group and its ongoing work is supported by Bayer
An introduction to INTRA
The Global INTRA group identified six key steps, which they believe form the basis of an effective counselling session about IUC.
Every step includes a short explanation, example questions and an estimated time recommendation.
Step 1: Establish her contraceptive needs
Step 2: Introduce long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
Step 3: Communicate the potential benefits of IUC
Step 4: Provide reassurance and address her concerns
Step 5: Help her decide
Step 6: Confirm her choice and schedule placement (if choice was IUC)
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