Table 2.3, Interpretation and application of the categories in practice - Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use

Category	With good resources for clinical judgement	With limited resources for clinical judgement
1	Use method in any circumstances	Yes (Use the method)
2	Generally use the method
3	Use of method not usually recommended unless other more appropriate methods are not available or not acceptable	No (Do not use the method)
4	Method not to be used

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Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use. 5th edition.

Geneva: World Health Organization; 2015.

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Table 2.3Interpretation and application of the categories in practice