Reference no: EM133756911
Case: Mina is a 35-year-old woman in a monogamous, long-term relationship. She and her partner have just located across the country. She's been taking birth control pills for the last seven years, but her new doctor explains that it is time to switch to another method because of her age and family history of heart disease. Both she and her partner smoke. Her partner has a latex allergy. They both would prefer a more convenient method that allows more spontaneity. She looks at the patch, the vaginal ring, and Depo-Provera, but decides to use a copper IUD instead.
Question 1. Why did her doctor advise her to stop taking the pill? List three specific reasons.
Question 2. Why did the couple not consider condoms or a diaphragm? Explain two specific reasons.
Question 3. Why did she pick the IUD instead of:
a. the patch?
b. the vaginal ring?
c. Depo-Provera (injection)?
Question 4. Explain how the IUD is alleviating her doctor's concerns.
Question 5. Explain how the IUD is accomplishing a desire of the couple.
Question 6. What possible side risks should she be aware of?Explain the three risks listed in the article.