Abstract
For patients with a known hereditary risk of ovarian cancer, primary prevention typically is accomplished through prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. However, some patients may wish to preserve fertility or delay menopause and its associated comorbidities. This article discusses appropriate methods of contraception for these patients.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Contraceptives, Oral / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Intrauterine Devices, Medicated*
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Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage
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Ovarian Neoplasms / genetics
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Ovarian Neoplasms / prevention & control*
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Prophylactic Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Salpingectomy / methods*
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Sterilization, Tubal / methods*
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Young Adult
Substances
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Contraceptives, Oral
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Levonorgestrel