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The contraception needs of the perimenopausal woman.
- Source :
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Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology [Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol] 2014 Aug; Vol. 28 (6), pp. 903-15. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jun 05. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Perimenopausal women have low fertility but must still be advised to use contraception until natural sterility is reached if they are sexually active. Patterns of contraceptive use vary in different countries worldwide. Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods offer reliable contraception that may be an alternative to sterilisation. Hormonal methods confer significant non-contraceptive benefits, and each individual woman should weigh up the benefits and risks of a particular method. No method of contraception is contraindicated by age alone, although combined hormonal contraception and injectable progestogens are not recommended for women over the age of 50 years. The intrauterine system has particular advantages as a low-dose method of effective hormonal contraception, which also offers control of menstrual dysfunction and endometrial protection in women requiring oestrogen replacement. Condoms are recommended for personal protection against sexually transmitted infections in new relationships. Standard hormone replacement therapy is not a method of contraception.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Condoms
Contraception adverse effects
Contraceptive Agents, Female adverse effects
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined administration & dosage
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
Drug Implants
Endometrial Neoplasms prevention & control
Female
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Humans
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
Male
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal prevention & control
Ovarian Neoplasms prevention & control
Pregnancy
Risk Assessment
Vasectomy
Venous Thromboembolism etiology
World Health Organization
Contraception methods
Contraceptive Agents, Female administration & dosage
Perimenopause
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-1932
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24990143
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.05.006