Commentary on the Supplement American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Hormonal Contraceptive Update: A Decade of Innovation and Transformation

摘要

In the October 2011 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, there was an excellent review of hormonal contraceptives. The monograph entitled "A Hormonal Contraceptive Update: A Decade of Innovation and Transformation" was both informative and insightful as it outlined the benefits and risks of combined hormonal contraception. The monograph reviewed the positive aspects to a woman's overall general health including cancer prevention (ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal), decreased rates of unintended pregnancy, acne, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Some of the adverse effects were mentioned, albeit not all.