Reproductive health for women with intellectual disability guideline RANZCOG

Question 1

Principles of guideline

Answer 1

1. All women, regardless of ID have a right to make decisions about whether they will use contraception and which method of contraception they use
2. Reversible methods, including long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) implants (e.g. Implanon or levonorgestrel intrauterine system) should be considered first and in preference to irreversible
   surgical options.
3. treatment offered to women with
   intellectual disabilities must be in accordance with the legal and guardianship provisions of the relevant jurisdiction.
4. Consultation with others experienced in the care of young women with disabilities is strongly recommended prior to considering irreversible approaches or where there is a lack of consensus as to what is in the best interest of the woman.