Risks and benefits of oral contraceptive pills

In the more than 40 years since the combined oral contraceptive pill was first marketed, much information has been obtained as to its risks. Considerably less publicity has been given to the balancing benefits that have also emerged. There has been an increasing realization that the risks are focuse...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology 2002-04, Vol.16 (2), p.133-154
Main Authors: D'Souza, Rachel E., Guillebaud, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
benefits
Cardiovascular Diseases - chemically induced
combined oral contraceptive pill
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - adverse effects
Corneal Edema - chemically induced
Depressive Disorder - chemically induced
Diabetes Mellitus - chemically induced
Digestive System Diseases - chemically induced
Drug Interactions
Female
Humans
Infection - etiology
Inflammation - etiology
Jaundice - chemically induced
Libido
Nausea - chemically induced
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
oral contraceptive pill
progestogen-only pill
Risk Factors
risks
Skin Diseases - chemically induced
Weight Gain
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Summary:In the more than 40 years since the combined oral contraceptive pill was first marketed, much information has been obtained as to its risks. Considerably less publicity has been given to the balancing benefits that have also emerged. There has been an increasing realization that the risks are focused in those women with recognised risk factors, meaning that the remainder can use the product with increasing reassurance. The doses of both hormones have also been lowered considerably since the early years. Thus, it can be a rational decision by a fully informed woman to use this form of contraception.
ISSN:1521-6934
1532-1932
DOI:10.1053/beog.2002.0266