Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2005
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.
Volume
16
Issue
3
First Page
539
Last Page
551
ISSN
1547-3368
Published In/Presented At
Rager, K. M., & Omar, H. A. (2005). Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications. Adolescent medicine clinics, 16(3), 539–551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
16183538
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
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