Today a lady came in requesting a packet of the Morning After Pill. Upon questioning I find out 2 things:
a) she took the MAP just last week.
b) she already has Implanon in her and is taking oral combined oral contraceptives on a daily basis to regulate her period.
Which came to the question of, she's already taking more than enough contraception, she doesn't need to take the Morning After Pill.
Turns out she had a "dream" last night and that she was pregnant. She's paranoid and even though Implanon and oral COCs are not 100% effective, she thinks if she takes the Morning After Pill, it will add up to 100%.
Err no, because the MAP is not 100% effective.
I told her she doesn't need it. She's got all basis covered with the Implanon and oral COCs. Explained to her the side effects of taking those tablets long term. So I refused the sale.
Then she says: "So you punish me because I told you the truth?" all upset.
Me: "No I'm not punishing you. I'm helping you and giving you the safest advice. You seem worried and in doubt about these other contraception your using. Have you spoken to your doctor about the option of getting your tubes tied? That's a more permanent solution...."
She: "No i want to have kids maybe 4 years down the track...."
Me: "Yeh well you can't keep on taking these MAP. You'll have long term side effects and puts you at risk of getting cancer etc so if you are concerned, you should speak to your doctor...."
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She left not happy I didn't give her the MAP. She sounds like she has OCD and paranoid and hallucinations. As they always say, the most effective contraception that is 100% is ... abstinence. =)
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