Pregnancy contraception

Current Care Summary
Working group appointed by the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim , the Finnish Gynaecological Association and the Finnish Association for General Practice
10.2.2016

Current Care Guideline «Raskauden ehkäisy»1 and Summary in Finnish «Raskauden ehkäisy»2

There are no age limits for the start or use of contraception. Prior gynecological examination or cervical smear is not needed. Condom is the only method that protects from sexually transmitted diseases. An increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated only with combined contraceptives. However, the risk is remarkably higher with pregnancy, puerperium or with smoking. The most effective reversible methods are intrauterine devices (IUD) and implants, as these do not depend on daily memory. Natural family planning methods are not reliable, and effective contraception should be easily available for all at all times.

Mervi Halttunen-Nieminen (Chair)

Terhi Piltonen

Heidi Alenius

Laura Apukka

Elise Kosunen

Kirsi Pietilä

Sinikka Sihvo

Piia Vuorela

Eija Väänänen

Tiina Yli-Kivistö