title: Noncontraceptive uses of hormonal contraception.
abstract: Hormonal contraceptives are not only effective methods of birth control but also are effective at treating and/or preventing a variety of gynecologic and general disorders. Hormonal contraceptives can decrease the severity of acne, correct menstrual irregularities, treat endometriosis-associated pain, decrease bleeding associated with uterine myomas, decrease pain associated with menstrual periods, moderate symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, reduce menstrual migraine frequency, and increase bone mineral density as well as decrease the risk of specific cancers such as endometrial and ovarian cancer. Women need to receive this information to guide them in their decisions regarding choice of contraception as well as treatment options for gynecologic disorders.
authors: Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Jking01@emory.edu
authors: Joyce
authors: J
authors: King
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D056687:Off-Label Use; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal