title: Menstrual nirvana: amenorrhea through the use of continuous oral contraceptives.
abstract: Medically induced amenorrhea has been used successfully in women who have medical conditions that worsen during menstruation. Menstrual suppression through the use of continuous oral contraceptives has been proven to be safe, effective, and extremely acceptable to women. Women without medical indications for menstrual suppression may find medically induced amenorrhea to be a significant improvement in their quality of life. Greater satisfaction with use of oral contraception may encourage compliance and increase the prevalence of pill-related health benefits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mail code UHN 50, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201, USA. edelmana@ohsu.edu
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Edelman
mesh_terms: D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal