Naslov
Non-contraceptive benefits of oral contraception.

Autori
Tomić, Vlatka ; Tomić, Jozo ; Žigmundovac Klaić, Đurđa

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
13th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology / - Firenza : München, 2008, 203-204

Skup
13th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology

Mjesto i datum
Firenca, Italija, 28.02.2008. - 02.03.2008

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
oral contraception; non-contraceptive benefits; health

Sažetak
Oral contraception is safe and widespread method of contraception with many health benefits beyond pregnancy prevention. The oral contraceptives are highly efficient in preventing premenstrual pain, diminishing of menstrual flux and lowering the frequency and severity of dysmenorrhe along with imprroving cycle regularity. Combind hormone contraceptio has positive noncontraceptive effects not only on menstrual cycle but also on hyperandrogenism, functional ovarian cysts, endometriosis, benign berast disease and possibly rheumathoid 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 minera density, uterine fibroids and colorectal cancer. The probability of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular event whilee taking a low-dose OC is paltry. However, smoking, hypertension, obesity and diabetes are risk factors that must be taken into account and carefully studied before OC colud be intoduced. With the respect of the basic rules and contraindications, the benefits of combined oral contraception prescription are higher than its risks.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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