Contraception for midlife women

Allen, R.H.; Cwiak, C.A.

Menopause 23(1): 111-113

2016


ISSN/ISBN: 1530-0374
PMID: 26671193
DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000584
Document Number: 642159
Despite a decline in fertility, women of older reproductive age who do not desire pregnancy should use contraception until menopause. Unintended pregnancy can be disruptive at any age, but in older women, pregnancy is associated with higher rates of adverse health outcomes for the mother and the fetus because of advanced age and comorbid medical conditions (e.g., hypertension or diabetes). Therefore, providing appropriate contraceptive care to women of older reproductive age is critical.

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