Interview: safer use of the contraceptive pill, patch and injection explained by Dr Toni Hazell
Wed Feb 04 2026
0.5 CPD hours
To find out more about the MIMS Learning Live Digital event mentioned at the start of this podcast, click here.
In this episode, GP and director of the Primary Care Women’s Health Society, Dr Toni Hazell, talks to Pat Anderson about specific changes to the UKMEC recommendations on contraception safety.
She provides key learning points for GPs about how the changes to the UKMEC contraception safety recommendations will apply in practice. Key issues discussed include the addition of new categories for MS and CKD, an increase in the risk category for depot contraception injections and advice on vaping.
Educational objectives
After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
Understand how UKMEC aims to protect patientsRecall how UKMEC’s general risk categories translate to practiceUnderstand the latest changes to UKMEC categories and adviceReflect on how to apply the changes in practiceRecall where to seek further advice and resources
MIMS Learning resources
Contraception learning plan
Contraception: the basics
Complex contraception scenarios part 1
Complex contraception scenarios part 2
Answering patients’ questions on intrauterine contraception
Best use of oral hormonal contraception
MIMS Learning blog
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0.5 CPD hours To find out more about the MIMS Learning Live Digital event mentioned at the start of this podcast, click here. In this episode, GP and director of the Primary Care Women’s Health Society, Dr Toni Hazell, talks to Pat Anderson about specific changes to the UKMEC recommendations on contraception safety. She provides key learning points for GPs about how the changes to the UKMEC contraception safety recommendations will apply in practice. Key issues discussed include the addition of new categories for MS and CKD, an increase in the risk category for depot contraception injections and advice on vaping. Educational objectives After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to: Understand how UKMEC aims to protect patientsRecall how UKMEC’s general risk categories translate to practiceUnderstand the latest changes to UKMEC categories and adviceReflect on how to apply the changes in practiceRecall where to seek further advice and resources MIMS Learning resources Contraception learning plan Contraception: the basics Complex contraception scenarios part 1 Complex contraception scenarios part 2 Answering patients’ questions on intrauterine contraception Best use of oral hormonal contraception MIMS Learning blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.