[Advances in hormonal contraception].
This review provides an update regarding newer options in hormonal contraception that include the progestin-releasing intrauterine system, the contraceptive patch and ring, the single rod progestin-releasing implant, extended and emergency oral contraception and recent advances in hormonal male contraception. These methods represent a major advancement in this field, allowing for the development of more acceptable, safety and effective birth control regimens.
Villanueva Egan
Luis Alberto
LA
Hospital de la Mujer, Prolongación Salvador Díaz Mirón núm. 374, primer piso, colonia Santo Tomás, CP 11340, DF Mexico. laave@servidor.unam.mx
Pichardo Cuevas
Mauricio
M
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital / Q000379:methods; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003279:Contraceptives, Oral, Sequential / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D004343:Drug Implants; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006727:Hormone Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; D008297:Male; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013091:Spermatogenesis / Q000187:drug effects
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003279:Contraceptives, Oral, Sequential; D004343:Drug Implants; D004967:Estrogens; D006727:Hormone Antagonists; D011372:Progestins