a 23 year old mother of 2, delivered 10 months ago. she has been using birth control pill the past 7 months. She is asking for a reliable birth control pill. no sterilization at this time, no religion contraindication.

PHx: positive for mild hypertension with first pregnancy, seasonal allergy

Surgery: R inguinal hernia and tonsils

Family hx: mother has hypertension

Father has colon ca both living

patient does not smoke, take drugs. exercise 2/week and drinks 1 glass of wine occasionally

Allergy: sulfa

What is the treatment plan for the patient today?

what contraceptive methods are appropriate for the patient? give rational for each

Choose one method and list and list 5 patient teaching centered teaching points for the method chosen