Contraception for cancer survivors

Ginekol Pol. 2013 Nov;84(11):955-8. doi: 10.17772/gp/1666.

Abstract

Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment allow for better survival outcomes and, more importantly, for higher curability of cancer. Female cancer survivors often need effective advice concerning the choice of birth control methods. The majority of gynecologists are reluctant to propose anything other than barrier methods due to lack of information concerning safe use of more effective contraceptives. The aim of the paper was to summarize indications and contraindications to different methods of contraception available to cancer survivors in Poland.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contraception / psychology
  • Contraception / statistics & numerical data*
  • Contraception Behavior / psychology
  • Contraception Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
  • Counseling / organization & administration
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration
  • Professional-Patient Relations*
  • Survivors / psychology
  • Survivors / statistics & numerical data*
  • Women's Health

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female