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Noncontraceptional Benefits Of Oral Contraception

Oral contraception is safe and widespread method of contraception with many health benefits beyond pregnancy prevention. The combined hormone contraception has positive noncontraceptive effects on menstrual cycle disorders, hyperandrogenism, functional ovarian cysts, endometriosis, benign breast disease and possibly rheumatoid arthritis. Definitive evidence exists for protection against ovarian and endometrial cancers, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and iron-deficiency anemia. Oral contraceptives may also provide a benefit on bone mineral density, uterine fibroids and colorectal cancer. The probability of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular event while taking a low-dose OC is very low. However, smoking, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are risk factors that must be taken into account and carefully studied before OC could be introduced. The benefits are higher than the risks with the respect of the basic rules and contraindications of the combined hormonal contraception prescription.

oral contraception; noncontraceptive benefits; endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; breast cancer

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