Prescribing oral contraceptives for women older than 35 years of age
Seibert, C.; Barbouche, E.; Fagan, J.; Myint, E.; Wetterneck, T.; Wittemyer, M.
Annals of Internal Medicine 138(1): 54-64
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1539-3704 PMID: 12513046 DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-138-1-200301070-00013Document Number: 248504
This paper addresses the use of combined oral contraceptives in women older than 35 years of age, including the potential risks and benefits, pretreatment assessment, common side effects and their management, appropriate follow-up, and diagnosis of menopause. The case-based discussion also focuses on issues that pertain to women who smoke, have hypertension, or have dyslipidemia.
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