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FSRH Clinical Guideline: Contraception for Women Aged over 40 Years (August 2017, amended July 2023)

17 July 2023

This update of the 2010 Contraception for Women Aged Over 40 Years guideline has been developed by the FSRH and brings together evidence and expert opinion on contraception for women aged over 40 years. The guideline was developed with a team of experts in the relevant fields and has been extensively peer reviewed in accordance with methodology used for developing FSRH Clinical Guidelines. The guidance is intended for use by health professionals working in SRH, general practice and obstetric and gynaecology settings. 

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Please read this guidance document in conjunction with any relevant clinical statements for this topic.

FSRH Guideline-related CPD Q&A: Contraception for Women Aged over 40 Years (August 2017)

31 August 2017

This document provides the answers to the CPD questions in the FSRH Guideline: Contraception for Women Aged over 40 Years. 1 CPD credit can be claimed for answering the questions.

This resource is available to members/candidates of FSRH.

Please read this guidance document in conjunction with any relevant clinical statements for this topic.