Abstract
Millions of women use birth control pills for contraceptive and noncontraceptive reasons. Although there have been reports of rare adverse events, birth control pills do offer well-documented health benefits, including a decrease in the risk of ovarian and endometrial carcinoma. In addition, manufacturers continue to modify birth control pills to reduce side effects and medical risks.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 868-877 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2007 |
Keywords
- Birth control pill
- Hormonal contraception
- Noncontraceptive benefits
- Oral contraceptives
- Progestin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology