UKMEC Calculator

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND REPRODUCTIVE HISTORY
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
NEUROLOGICAL AND DEPRESSIVE CONDITIONS
BREAST AND REPRODUCTIVE TRACT CONDITIONS
INFECTIONS (INCLUDING STIs)
ENDOCRINE AND GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS
ANAEMIAS AND RHEUMATIC DISEASES
UKMEC RESULTS
UKMEC Category Definitions:
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Category 1 A condition for which there is no restriction for the use of the method
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Category 2 A condition where the advantages of using the method generally outweigh the theoretical or proven risks
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Category 3 A condition where the theoretical or proven risks usually outweigh the advantages. Use requires expert clinical judgement
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Category 4 A condition which represents an unacceptable health risk if the method is used
Contraceptive Method UKMEC Category