title: Contraception for specific populations.
abstract: Almost half of the pregnancies in the United States each year are unintended. Although there are multiple contraceptive options available, providers often struggle with meeting the special requirements of adolescent, postpartum, and perimenopausal patients. Adolescents often have trouble adhering to a contraceptive regimen; postmenopausal women face an increasing risk of medical comorbidities. With postpartum women, the risks and benefits of the method must be considered for both the woman and the infant. The contraceptive needs of these populations are specifically addressed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA. adb2139@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Anitra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beasley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003267:Contraception / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D042121:Contraception, Barrier; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D010349:Patient Compliance; D047648:Perimenopause; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011372:Progestins; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants; D011372:Progestins