title: Hormonal contraception.
abstract: Increased sexual activity among adolescents demands that the health care provider have a thorough understanding of contraceptive methods and application. In this article, the principles of hormonal contraception are discussed, providing relevant information for use in advising and managing the sexually active adolescent.
authors.affiliation: Division of Adolescent Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Shearin
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Boehlke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010064:Embryo Implantation / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010060:Ovulation / Q000187:drug effects; D010066:Ovum Transport / Q000187:drug effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal