Expert opinion on the use of contraception in people with multiple sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current guidance on the selection of appropriate contraception for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) is lacking.

Objective

To address this gap, an expert-led consensus program developed recommendations to support clinicians in discussing family planning and contraception with women and men with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods

A multidisciplinary steering committee (SC) of 13 international clinical experts led the program, supported by an extended faculty of 32 experts representing 18 countries. A modified Delphi methodology was used for decision-making and consensus-building. The SC drafted 15 clinical questions focused on patient-centered care, selection of contraception, and timing of stopping/starting contraception and disease-modifying therapies (D

SUBMITTER: Hillert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363471 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature