Candidate Ideal method
Nulliparous women, Young couple OCP, Barrier methods, Newer IUDs, Emergency methods for failure Avoid depot preparations, Cu T
Couple with one or more children IUD, OCP, Barrier methods, Depot preparations, Emergency methods for failure
Diabetes, HTN, co-morbidity, hyperlipidemia
Barrier methods, POP Avoid OCP (oestrogen containing)
Lactating mother Barrier methods, POP, IUD Avoid OCP
Postpartum period Barrier methods, POP, IUD Avoid OCP, laparoscopic tubectomy
Couple completed family Sterilization
Adolescent Barrier methods, OCP
Older women with CVD risk POP, IUD, Barrier methods Avoid OCP
Couple having RTI Barrier methods Avoid IUD, sterilization
Mother with psychiatric disorder Sterilization with psychiatrist opinion Other methods can’t be used
Ill motivated illiterate woman Sterilization if completed family, OCP Avoid IUD, barrier methods
Motivated literate woman Barrier methods, OCP, IUD, Natural methods
Mother on TB drugs Barrier methods Avoid OCP, IUD
H/o ectopic pregnancy OCP, Barrier methods Avoid POP, LNG IUD, natural methods
Note: Never advise spermicidal jelly, vaginal caps or diaphragm, emergency contraception, natural methods in isolation.