Contraception and the Obese Patient

Amy Addante, M.D.
Fellow, Family Planning
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Washington University School of Medicine

Educational Objectives: Review the safety of contraceptive methods in the obese patient; Examine the efficacy of contraceptive methods in obese patients; Discuss contraceptive considerations in patients who have had weight loss surgery.

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SIMULTANEOUS TELECAST (no CMEs)

Additional information: contact Patti Sasse in the Department of OB/GYN at (314) 362-1016