Menstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of Contraception

• DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-18-00093
• Publication Date: 2018-10-04T21:45:24Z
• Authors: Kate H. Rademacher; Jill Sergison; Laura Glish; Lauren Y. Maldonado; Amelia Mackenzie; Geeta Nanda; Irina Yacobson
• Keywords: Discontinuation; Mnemonic; Hormonal contraception; Menstrual bleeding

A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help counselors and providers communicate their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception copper IUD.