title: U.S. medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use, 2010.
abstract: Abstract unintended pregnancy may worsen the condition and carry even greater risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including maternal and perinatal death. Although safe and highly effective contraceptive methods are available to prevent unintended pregnancy, there may be concerns about the safety of contraceptive methods among women with medical conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently developed the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010, which provides evidence-based recommendations for the safety of contraceptive use among women with medical conditions. Most women, even those with medical conditions, can safely use most methods of contraception.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. kmc6@cdc.gov
authors.forename: Kathryn M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.forename: Naomi K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Tepper
authors.forename: Polly A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Marchbanks
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000075202:Contraindications; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female