Hormonal contraception update.
Unintended pregnancy continues to be a serious public health issue in the United States. Of the 3 million unplanned pregnancies per year, 60% occur in women using some form of contraception. Educating and helping women choose a contraceptive agent that best suits their needs will improve compliance and contraceptive efficacy. A multitude of new contraceptive agents are now available. We review new hormonal contraceptive options and discuss newer oral agents, extended-cycle contraception, and innovative delivery methods.
David
Paru S
PS
Division of Women's Health Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA. david.paru@mayo.edu
Boatwright
Elizabeth A
EA
Tozer
Beverly S
BS
Verma
Deepa P
DP
Blair
Janis E
JE
Mayer
Anita P
AP
Files
Julia A
JA
D003267:Contraception / Q000639:trends*; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017723:Drug Utilization Review / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female