Abstract
Patients who have had an organ transplant have a need for highly effective contraception. Intrauterine devices, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate, and implantable etonorgestrel have the highest efficacy combined with the least chance of interaction with antirejection medication regimens. Combined hormonal contraceptives and progestin-only pills are also acceptable methods for patients who do not have other contraindications to their use. Barrier method use should be advocated for any patient who is entering a new sexual relationship and as an adjunct to other methods. Consultation with a gynecologist experienced with the provision of contraceptives to medically complicated patients is advised for all women of reproductive age who have received an organ transplant.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 372-377 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Seminars in Perinatology |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- contraception
- intrauterine device
- intrauterine system
- organ transplant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Contraception for the Transplant Patient. / Estes, Christopher; Westhoff, Carolyn.
In: Seminars in Perinatology, Vol. 31, No. 6, 01.12.2007, p. 372-377.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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