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Hormonal Contraception: Noncontraceptive Benefits and Medical Contraindications
Adolescent Medicine Clinics (2005)
  • K. M. Rager
  • Hatim A. Omar, University of Kentucky
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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.
Keywords
  • hormonal contraception,
  • progestin methods,
  • unplanned pregnancy
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Publication Date
October, 2005
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.003
Citation Information
K. M. Rager and Hatim A. Omar. "Hormonal Contraception: Noncontraceptive Benefits and Medical Contraindications" Adolescent Medicine Clinics Vol. 16 Iss. 3 (2005) p. 539 - 551 ISSN: 1547-3368
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hatim_omar/147/