Contraception for women over 40.
Nurse practitioners can help women 40 and older make contraceptive choices that are effective, safe, and appropriate. The noncontraceptive benefits of some methods may be particularly relevant to women in this age group. Providing women with information about continuing fertility as they approach menopause and when it is safe to discontinue contraception may help to reduce unplanned pregnancies.
Ball State University School of Nursing, Muncie, IN, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D003267:Contraception / Q000451:nursing*; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female