Session 10: Managing Side Effects and Potential Complications, and Addressing Myths and Rumors about LARC Methods
- Updated 9/1/2021
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Overview
This session discusses the management of common side effects and potential complications, and how to address rumors and misconceptions associated with LARC methods.
Objectives
By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:
- Manage common side effects and potential complications with LARC methods.
- Address rumors and misconceptions associated with IUDs and implants.
Timing & Methodology
Total: 70 minutes (1 hour, 10 minutes)
- 30 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Group Discussion
- 40 minutes: Group Activity: Mix and Match Game
Preparation
- Print, download, and gather materials
- Print and cut out all of the boxes for “Rumors and Misconceptions” and “Facts and Realities” from the Rumors and Facts vs. Facts and Realities of LARCs mix and match handout
Resources Available Online
- Refer to the Facilitator’s Guide for the Detailed Session Guide and list of materials needed for this unit
- Presentation
- Participant Workbook
Rumors and Myths vs Facts and Realities of LARCs
This resource is used for the Mix and Match activity in Session 10 of the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in Crisis Settings S-CORT workshop. The activity discusses common rumors and misconceptions associated with IUDs and implants and how to address them with facts.