title: [Problems of contraception in women with Wilson disease].
abstract: Because of the constant progress in medical therapy, the fertility status of patients with Wilson's disease may be preserved. Contraceptive counselling is, therefore, essential to these women. Some contraceptive methods can have a negative influence on hepatic function or hepatic insufficiency may reduce the efficacy of other contraceptives. Different contraceptive options for patients with Wilson's disease are described. Second generation intrauterine devices with copper and estrogen-containing oral contraceptives are contraindicated. Spermatocide and barrier contraceptives and progesterone-only preparations can be safely used.
authors.affiliation: II Kliniki Połoznictwa i Ginekologii Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Emerich
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Starnawski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Olszewski
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sobol
mesh_terms: D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006527:Hepatolenticular Degeneration / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans