Benefits and Risk of the Modern Combined Hormonal Contraception
Authors:
Tomáš Fait 1,5; K. Nouzová 2; P. Sýkorová 3; M. Fanta 1; M. Vráblík 4; J. Skřenková 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
1; Gyncentrum s. r. o., Praha
2; Klinika nukleární medicíny a endokrinologie FN Motol, Praha
3; III. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
4; Společnost pro plánování rodiny a sexuální výchovu, Praha
5
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2005; 144: 238-244
Category:
Review Article
Overview
The combined hormonal contraception is the most efficient reversible variety of family planning. The modern low doses combined hormonal contraception have a high efficacy with minimal risks. Users are still in risks of cardiovascular complications. The combined hormone contraception also has positive noncontraceptive effects on menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism, cysts of ovary, pelipathy etc. The benefits are higher than the risks only when respecting the basic rules of the combined hormonal contraception prescription.
Key words:
hormonal contraception, risks, noncontraceptive effects.
Labels
Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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