title: Hormonal contraception: noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications.
abstract: This article delineates the noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception, including combined and progestin-only methods. Contraindications to the use of these hormonal methods also are discussed. Knowledge of the noncontraceptive benefits of birth control methods can increase compliance and continuation of use, with the ultimate goal of decreasing unplanned pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Section of Adolescent Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, J 422 Kentucky Clinic, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA.
authors.forename: Kristin M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Rager
authors.forename: Hatim A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Omar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control; D011372:Progestins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D011372:Progestins