The use of oral contraceptives past the age of 35: bridging the gap.
With women deciding to delay pregnancy, there is an increasing need for safe contraception to bridge the gap until the onset of the menopause. Alternatives to guide the physician and the patient are summarized, and the safety and noncontraceptive benefit of low-dose oral contraceptives for women over the age of 35 is reviewed.
Notelovitz
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MidLife Centers of America, Gainesville, Florida.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003376:Counseling; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008423:Maternal Age; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal