Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception. (2nd August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cooper, Michelle; Boog, Katie
• Is Part Of: Journal of prescribing practice. Volume 1:Number 8(2019)
• Page Start: 394
• Page End: 399
• Publication Date: 2019-08-02
• Subjects: hormonal contraception -- combined hormonal contraception -- progestogen-only contraception -- intrauterine system -- non-contraceptive benefits; Drugs -- Prescribing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.12968/jprp.2019.1.8.394
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2631-8385

Abstract

Abstract : Beyond their primary role of preventing pregnancy, hormonal contraceptives provide a number of non-contraceptive benefits including a reduction in menstrual pain and bleeding, improvement in acne and a decrease in the lifetime risk of cancer of the ovaries and endometrium. They are also widely used in the management of a number of gynaecological conditions including endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome. Although the risks may outweigh the benefits when a method is used solely for contraception, the risk-benefit profile may change when it is also used for a medical indication. Potential non-contraceptive benefits should be discussed with all women when considering the most appropriate form of contraception to suit their needs.