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Contraception and obesity.
Abstract The prevalence of obesity is increasing massively over several decades in industrialized countries. Obese women are sexually active but they use fewer contraceptive methods and are at high risk of unintended pregnancy. In addition, obesity is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism events and arterial thrombosis (myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke). All of these data are to be considered in choosing a contraceptive method for obese women. Except depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection, the progestin-only contraceptives (progestin only pills and etonogestrel subdermal implant) and th...
Source: Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Fertilite - October 30, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lobert M, Pigeyre M, Gronier H, Catteau-Jonard S, Robin G Tags: Gynecol Obstet Fertil Source Type: research

Contraception et obésité
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2015 Source:Gynécologie Obstétrique & Fertilité Author(s): M. Lobert, M. Pigeyre, H. Gronier, S. Catteau-Jonard, G. Robin La prévalence de l’obésité augmente massivement depuis plusieurs dizaines d’années dans les pays industrialisés. Les femmes obèses ont une activité sexuelle, non différente des femmes de poids normal, et bénéficieraient d’une couverture contraceptive moindre et d’un risque de grossesse non désirée plus élevé. En outre, l’obésité constitue un facteur de risque important d’accident thromboembolique veineux et arté...
Source: Gynecologie Obstetrique and Fertilite - November 5, 2015 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Contraception: Common Questions and Answers
Am Fam Physician. 2022 Sep;106(3):251-259.ABSTRACTPrimary care clinicians are uniquely situated to reduce unintended pregnancy in the context of a patient's medical comorbidities, social circumstance, and gender identity. New evidence regarding contraception use has emerged in recent years. The copper intrauterine device is the most effective option for emergency contraception, with similar effectiveness found for the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, 52 mg, and both offer extended future contraception. Ulipristal given within 120 hours after unprotected intercourse is the most effective oral emergency contrace...
Source: American Family Physician - September 20, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Scott L Paradise Corinne A Landis David A Klein Source Type: research

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