The 18-year-old female patient tells the nurse, “I would like to change my contraceptive method before I go away to college. I’m afraid I will forget to take the pill every day and I have had issues finding the right balance of hormones. Honestly, I don’t have a boyfriend and can’t see myself getting married or having kids until well after college.” The nurse reviews the chart and notes the patient’s medical history is negative for any infections or diseases. The patient’s BMI is 32 and metabolic panel is normal. Which contraceptive method does the nurse recommend to this patient?
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