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Internal Medicine • Rheumatology • Reproductive Health • Systemic lupus erythematosus • Contraception
What is your first choice contraceptive agent for women with SLE?
How do you counsel these patients about hormonal agents?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
In general, I recommend either IUD (progesterone or copper) or nexplanon due to the safety profile as well as efficacy. Progesterone IUDs can be safely used for all lupus patients as well as those with APS. Copper can as well but would use caution in patients with APS on therapeutic anticoagulation ...
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