Contraception in women with cardiac disease.
Cardiac disease is the main cause of maternal mortality in the UK; therefore, accurate and appropriate contraceptive advice for women with cardiac disease is an essential part of any consultation. All females should be counseled regarding pregnancy and contraception before they become sexually active, with information tailored to their diagnosis and risks of a pregnancy. In this review, we discuss current clinical recommendations and practice in a number of different cardiac conditions, including congenital heart disease, as well as highlighting future developments and challenges with contraception in women with cardiac disease.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK. sara.thorne@uhb.nhs.uk.
Lucy
L
Hudsmith
Sara
S
Thorne