Update on hormonal contraception.
Several newer hormonal contraceptive agents have become available in recent years. Many of them are slight variations on previous agents. In this article, we review the advantages, side effects, and practical considerations of hormonal contraceptives approved in the last few years.
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Women's Health Center, Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
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