title: The combined oral contraceptive pill. A practical review of current options.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The last decade has seen an increase in the number of combined oral contraceptive pills available in Australia, and thereby the number of options available to the patient and prescriber.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article will deal with day to day problems related to, and the special circumstances for prescribing of oral contraception in general practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The range of products available and their varying advantages and disadvantages allows the tailoring of prescriptions to suit individual needs.
authors: Family Planning Tasmania.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Riddoch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined