Combined hormonal contraception is a convenient, reversible and effective method of contraception. The combined oral contraceptive is the most popular reversible method of contraception in the UK. GPs should be confident in prescribing combined hormonal contraception and counselling women about key points such as the risks and benefits associated with this method of contraception and how to use it correctly.
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