title: Oral contraceptives: an update.
abstract: Despite continual improvement in oral contraceptive formulations, many women still have unwarranted concerns about their safety and remain ignorant of their nonreproductive health benefits. The need for a reliable method of contraception is the greatest among adolescents and women older than 35 years--the two groups in the United States with the highest abortion rates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Mass, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Burkman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral