title: Noncontraceptive use of contraceptive agents.
abstract: • On the basis of strong research evidence, there are many noncontraceptive advantages to use of hormonal contraceptive agents in adolescent girls. (3) (4)(5)(7)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). • On the basis of research evidence and consensus, most of these agents are safe with minor adverse effects. (2)(3)(4)(5)(7)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). • On the basis of research evidence and consensus, through application of evidence-based approaches and proper counseling, pediatricians can use various contraceptive agents to treat several medical conditions and to help alleviate many of the undesired symptoms and complications associated with menstrual periods. (2)(3)(4)(5)(7)(10)(11)(12)(13) (14). • On the basis of research evidence and consensus, these agents may be used in sexually active adolescents to simultaneously help prevent unintended adolescent pregnancies. (2)(3)(4)(5)(7)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14).
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY.
authors.forename: Monique Collier
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Nickles
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Alderman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined