Which contraception methods require a clinician for insertion?

• A. Vaginal ring
• B. Oral contraceptive pills
• C. Intrauterine devices (copper and LNG IUS) and the etonogestrel implant
• D. Male condom

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that some contraception methods involve placing a device inside the body, which must be done by a clinician, while others are user-administered. Intrauterine devices (the copper IUD and the LNG levonorgestrel IUS) are inserted through the cervix into the uterus during a clinic visit and then remain in place for years, with removal performed by a clinician. The etonogestrel implant is placed subdermally in the upper arm by a clinician under local anesthesia and lasts for years before removal by a clinician. By contrast, the vaginal ring is inserted and left in place by the user, oral contraceptive pills are taken by the user, and male condoms are applied by the user.