TY - JOUR
T1 - The state of hormonal contraception today
T2 - Benefits and risks of hormonal contraceptives: Progestin-only contraceptives
AU - Burke, Anne E.
PY - 2011/10
Y1 - 2011/10
N2 - The progestin component of hormonal contraceptives accounts for most of their contraceptive effects. Several dosage forms of progestin-only contraceptives have been developed, including pills, injectables, implants, and intrauterine devices. Emergency contraceptives may also contain progestin only and are indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Each form has benefits, some specific to the form. An understanding of benefits and risks allows clinicians a wider choice when recommending effective hormonal contraception.
AB - The progestin component of hormonal contraceptives accounts for most of their contraceptive effects. Several dosage forms of progestin-only contraceptives have been developed, including pills, injectables, implants, and intrauterine devices. Emergency contraceptives may also contain progestin only and are indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Each form has benefits, some specific to the form. An understanding of benefits and risks allows clinicians a wider choice when recommending effective hormonal contraception.
KW - emergency contraception
KW - etonogestrel
KW - levonorgestrel
KW - medroxyprogesterone acetate
KW - norethindrone
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.04.033
DO - 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.04.033
M3 - Review article
C2 - 21961819
AN - SCOPUS:80053341759
VL - 205
SP - S14-S17
JO - American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
JF - American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SN - 0002-9378
IS - 4 SUPPL.
ER -