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Developed by JHPIEGO’s Training in Reproductive Health Project with funding from USAID.

Lesson 5: Barrier Methods of Family Planning, Dual Protection, and Emergency Contraception
Instructor: Emmanuel 'Dipo Otolorin, MD

Learning Exercise

Case Study

Mrs. X, a 28-year-old housewife, presents in the postnatal clinic 6 weeks after delivery at home with concerns about getting HIV infection from her husband. Prior to conception, she had used Norplant implants for contraception. Her husband, a 33-year-old mineworker, was recently diagnosed with HIV. During discussion with the counselor, she expressed an interest in having her Norplant implants re-inserted so that she will not get HIV from her husband whom she suspects has other sexual partners.

Questions

1. What important information will you give the woman about her family planning intentions?
2. How can the woman protect herself from both unintended pregnancy and HIV infection?
3. What other advice will you give the woman?