Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in women:
Less than 25 years of age
Who are normotensive
Who have thromoboembolic disorders
Who have anemia
- Combined oral contraceptives are absolutely contraindicated in those with Thrombo-embolic disorders. - They are useful in women with anemia, as they decrease the menstrual blood loss. Other Absolute CI of OCPs: Cancer Liver diseases Uterine bleeding Cardiovascular diseases Hyperlipidemia Pregnancy
Natural Methods, Barrier Methods, IUDs, OCPs