Organon - UK
I discovered recently on a family planning course that there are progesterone containing contraceptives that are suitable for muslims to use (as far as I can tell). Most of the pills containing progesterone only (mini-pills) are not suitable as they interfere with implantation of a fertilised egg, which many religious people have a problem with. However, if you use an implant (into the arm), cerazette (a mini-pill which blocks ovulation) and some injections, then the main method of action is by blocking ovulation. Also, with the implant, the return to previous fertility takes only a matter of days, unlike with injections.



Also, if pregnancy is really going to harm your health, it is reassuring that up until now there have been no reported failures with the implant.



I thought I would mention this as some people who do not want to/cannot use natural/barrier methods resort to using a coil (which interferes with implantation). A huge number of Muslims where I work have coils in. Many of us have relatives that have a coil and don’t even know that there are alternatives, so the above would be better choices in these people.



Of course some people can get irregular bleeding with progesterone only methods, which could be a problem, but is still without the risks of oestrogen containing pills.

Contraceptives mode of action

Contraceptives mode of action

CycleBeads - Natural Family Planning

Presently pondering over different contraceptive methods with Rose. We agree hormonal methods are not always the best thing, and a friend introduced us to the CycleBeads, which come with good recommendations. Apparently 95% effective if used correctly, and not as complicated as the Rhythm Method. Still, most of the patients we see would rather have the pill or the IUD/Depo. My opinion is that this is because the latter are free and easy to get hold of, but Rose points out that often it is because the woman's partner is reluctant to take much responsibility in the matter of family planning or are averse to using barrier methods. So we continue to have hormones in our drinking water (ugh!)...

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Good service with comprehensive written advice and also a phone no. to ring if you have queries or need urgent help.