Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications

Kristin M Rager; Hatim A Omar

doi:10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003

Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications

Adolesc Med Clin. 2005 Oct;16(3):539-51. doi: 10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003.

Authors

Kristin M Rager¹, Hatim A Omar

Affiliation

¹ Section of Adolescent Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, J 422 Kentucky Clinic, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA.

PMID: 16183538
DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

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

Substances

Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
Delayed-Action Preparations
Progestins