Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications

This article delineates the noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception, including combined and progestin-only methods. Contraindications to the use of these hormonal methods also are discussed. Knowledge of the noncontraceptive benefits of birth control methods can increase compliance and c...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Adolescent medicine clinics 2005-10, Vol.16 (3), p.539-551
Hauptverfasser:	Rager, Kristin M, Omar, Hatim A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - adverse effects Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - therapeutic use Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal - adverse effects Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal - therapeutic use Contraindications Delayed-Action Preparations Drug Administration Routes Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy in Adolescence - prevention & control Progestins - adverse effects Progestins - therapeutic use Risk Assessment Risk Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	This article delineates the noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception, including combined and progestin-only methods. Contraindications to the use of these hormonal methods also are discussed. Knowledge of the noncontraceptive benefits of birth control methods can increase compliance and continuation of use, with the ultimate goal of decreasing unplanned pregnancy.
ISSN:	1547-3368
DOI:	10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003