title: Progestin only contraceptives and their use in adolescents: clinical options and medical indications.
abstract: Some adolescents use progestin only contraceptive products because of an underlying medical condition; others simply prefer them. Current options include pills, a long -acting intramuscular injection, an implant, and a progestin-releasing intrauterine device. Also available is Plan B, a progestin only emergency contraceptive option. Although these products vary in efficacy, they are generally safe and well tolerated by adolescents. The implants and intramuscular injections are particularly well suited for adolescent use because of their need for little compliance, well-tolerated adverse effect profile, and excellent efficacy rates.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and School of Public Health, 516 Means Hall, 1654 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: Amy M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Burkett
authors.forename: Geri D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Hewitt
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants; D011372:Progestins; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate