Hormonal contraception update

Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Jul;81(7):949-54; quiz 955. doi: 10.4065/81.7.949.

Abstract

Unintended pregnancy continues to be a serious public health issue in the United States. Of the 3 million unplanned pregnancies per year, 60% occur in women using some form of contraception. Educating and helping women choose a contraceptive agent that best suits their needs will improve compliance and contraceptive efficacy. A multitude of new contraceptive agents are now available. We review new hormonal contraceptive options and discuss newer oral agents, extended-cycle contraception, and innovative delivery methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contraception / trends*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / pharmacology*
  • Drug Utilization Review / trends
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female