New Hormonal Contraceptives and New Roles for Established Hormonal Contraceptives

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review presents features of the newest hormonal contraceptive options, as well as the most recent updates to the function of established contraceptive options.Recent FindingsNew contraception has been developed over the last several years, the features of which have provided new functionality for users. Some established forms of contraception have demonstrated increased functionality for users.SummaryThe new contraceptives improve access, effectiveness, privacy, and side effect profile. The vaginal system provides a user-operated/non-procedural year-long method. The transdermal system releases a lower hormone dose improving some adverse effects of estrogen, but demonstrates some loss of prior benefits, including effectiveness. The combined oral contraceptive premiers estetrol which is anticipated to decrease the risks associated with estrogen. The new progestin-only pill suppresses ovulation, allowing for improved flexibility in dosing. Mirena and Liletta IUDs, Nexplanon, and NuvaRing demonstrate extended length effectiveness, with the IUDs also proving effective in emergency contraception.
Source: Current Pediatrics Reports - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research