Contraception vs ACOG DII SMI

The U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use comprises recommendations for the use of specific contraceptive methods by patients who have certain characteristics or medical conditions. The U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use addresses a select group of common, yet sometimes controversial or complex, issues regarding initiation and use of specific contraceptive methods. The app is developed directly from the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) by the Division of Reproductive Health and covers more than 60 characteristics or medical conditions (U.S. MEC) and numerous clinical situations (U.S. SPR). These recommendations are intended to assist healthcare providers when they counsel women, men, and couples about contraceptive method choice and use. Although these recommendations are meant to serve as a source or clinical guidance, healthcare providers should always consider the individual clinical circumstances of each person seeking family planning services.

The Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI) is a project of the American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), District II. The SMI works with obstetric hospitals across New York State to implement standard approaches to care - "bundles" - for the leading causes of maternal mortality, and venous thromboembolism. Access all of the SMI's materials via the app, including: - Risk assessment tables - Checklists - Algorithms - Clinical presentation slide decks - Guidance documents