The latest advances in hormonal contraception

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008 May-Jun;37(3):369-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00248.x.

Abstract

Millions of women each year start or continue to use some type of hormonal contraceptive method. Choosing a method may be anxiety provoking. In this article, we review some of the latest advances in and options for hormonal contraception, including extended-dose oral contraceptives, the vaginal ring, injectable methods, and emergency contraception. Nurses can facilitate women's decision making for healthy reproductive options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contraception / methods
  • Contraception / nursing
  • Contraception / psychology
  • Contraception / trends*
  • Contraception Behavior / psychology
  • Contraception Behavior / trends
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal*
  • Contraceptives, Postcoital, Hormonal*
  • Decision Making
  • Desogestrel / analogs & derivatives
  • Drug Combinations
  • Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Information Services
  • Internet
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / trends*
  • Nurse's Role
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • United States

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
  • Contraceptives, Postcoital, Hormonal
  • Drug Combinations
  • NuvaRing
  • Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Desogestrel