title: Individual needs in oral contraception.
abstract: Individual women may respond differently to the same oral contraceptive formulation. The lowest effective dose should be used, and three months should be allowed before any change. Full information about risks and benefits allows a woman to make her own decision about contraceptive method, and may reduce the impact of the many articles which exaggerate and overemphasize the risks of oral contraception.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D001835:Body Weight; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003657:Decision Making; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral