Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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All are used for contraception in sickle cell anaemia except
High-Yield Explanation
Combined oestrogen progesterone should be avoided for contraception Intrauterine devices are not preferred due to risk of infection Progesterone only contraception is ideal. Prgesterone is known to prevent sickle cell crisis Reference: Textbook of Obstetrics; Sheila Balakrishnan; 2nd Edition; Page no: 291