title: Medical aspects of contraception.
abstract: It is evident that choice of contraceptive has important medical implications, whether a mechanical or a hormonal method is elected. Each technology has unique benefits and risks, constraints, applicability, and inconvenience. Wise advice in a medical context must be based on thorough familiarity with the options available to each woman.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012306:Risk; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone