title: Oral contraceptive use in women with chronic medical conditions.
abstract: Health care practitioners are often faced with the dilemma of whether or not to provide oral contraceptives to women who have certain chronic medical conditions. This article reviews literature regarding the use of oral contraceptives in clients with histories of gestational diabetes, mitral valve prolapse or sickle cell disease. Recommendations for management are provided regarding oral contraceptive use in women with these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Regional Training Center for Family Planning, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Carlone
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Keen
mesh_terms: D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral