Non-Contraceptive Indications For Hormonal Contraceptive Products |
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Medical Conditions Caused or Exacerbated by Menses |
• Menorrhagia
• Dysmenorrhea
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Endometriosis
• Menstrual migraines |
• Irregular menses
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Some seizure disorders
• Menstrual flares of rheumatoid arthritis
• Coagulation defects (e.g., menstrual porphyria) |
Conditions in this group often improve with any hormonal contraceptive product (progestin-only or combined estrogen-progestin). However, for additional benefit and enhanced convenience, hormonal contraceptives can be used continuously – that is, women can skip the hormone-free week of pills, patch, or vaginal ring. Continuous use of hormonal contraceptives provides extra benefit for the conditions above by eliminating menses. |
| Other Conditions Alleviated by Hormonal Contraceptives |
• Vasomotor symptoms of perimenopause
• Acne |
• Hirsutism
• Polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Risk Reduction through Use of Hormonal Contraceptives |
• Ovarian cancer
• Endometrial cancer |
• Colorectal cancer
• Osteoporosis |
| List of Hormonal Contraceptive Product Types |
• Oral contraceptive pills: progestin-only
• Oral contraceptive pills: estrogen-progestin
• Contraceptive patch: estrogen-progestin |
• Contraceptive vaginal ring: estrogen-progestin
• Progestin depot injection
• Progestin implant
• Progestin-releasing intrauterine device |
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These forms are not intended to provide legal, medical or other professional advice. They are not a substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider or for independent judgment by healthcare providers or other professionals regarding individual conditions and situations. |
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