title: Contraception and preconception counseling.
abstract: Contraception and preconception counseling are vital issues in women's health. This article reviews recent literature in both fields with an emphasis on clinical outcomes research. Satisfaction (which affects compliance), morbidity and mortality, and side effects of contraceptives are reviewed. Current literature on preconception counseling is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0019, USA.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Sulik
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D016742:Preconception Care / Q000379:methods*; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral