Prescribing oral contraceptives for women older than 35 years of age.

C, Seibert; E, Barbouche; J, Fagan; E, Myint; T, Wetterneck; M, Wittemyer

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-1-200301070-00013

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Prescribing oral contraceptives for women older than 35 years of age.

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Authors:

Seibert C

Barbouche E

Fagan J

Abstract

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 o...

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