We enthusiastically read Ruan and Mueck review of oral contraceptive use in middle-aged
women [
[1]
]. They describe in detail some of the issues faced by middle-aged women and review
the potential benefits associated with oral hormonal contraceptive (HC) use. They
also incorporate an interesting section on age as a risk factor. This is undoubtedly
the point that we believe has been the most poorly investigated in the literature
and deserves a more thorough review. Herein, we raise a specific question: are there
different or greater risks associated with the use of HC in middle-aged women?To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Oral contraception for women of middle age.Maturitas. 2015; 82: 266-270
- Classical and newly recognised non-contraceptive benefits of combined hormonal contraceptive use in women over 40.Maturitas. 2014; 78: 45-50
Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 19, 2015
Accepted:
November 16,
2015
Received:
November 15,
2015
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