[Additional non-contraceptive effects of contraception: CNGOF Contraception Guidelines]

L. Amat, Amat L, Bulach A, A. Bulach, M. Leclercq, Leclercq M, Sylvie Mesrine, Mesrine S, S Mesrine, Florence Scheffler, Scheffler F, F Scheffler, Sperandeo D, D Sperandeo, D Spérandéo, M Scheffler, Scheffler M, Michael Scheffler
Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie · 2018 · vol. 46(12) , pp. 883–888 · doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.10.013 · PMID:30414725 · W2900046769
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This review examines the non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives for women's health.

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Abstract

Hormonal and intrauterine contraceptive methods provide women with highly efficient protection against undesired pregnancy. Additional non-contraceptive effects are now well documented. Combined hormonal contraceptives use, either through the oral transdermal and vaginal route, allow a reduction in menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, functional ovarian cysts, benign breast and uterine disease, endometriosis-related pain and recurrence. A reduction in ovarian cancer risks, including in women with BRCA syndrome, endometrial and colon cancer is documented. This effect is prolonged for years after contraception discontinuation. Non-contraceptive benefits of progestin-only contraceptives are less documented. Use of the levonorgestrel IUD is associated with a reduction in menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea including in case of endometriosis. Copper IUD use is associated with a decrease in cervix and endometrial cancer risk.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Contraception Contraception Administration, Cutaneous Administration, Cutaneous Administration, Intravaginal Administration, Intravaginal Contraceptive Agents, Female Contraceptive Agents, Female Contraceptive Agents, Female Contraceptive Agents, Female Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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