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[Contraception during perimenopause: The spermicides option]
1Hôpital Saint-Louis, 75010 Paris, France.
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction
|April 14, 2017
Summary
Spermicides can be a suitable contraceptive option for perimenopausal women, especially those with contraindications to other methods. Further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and acceptability in this age group.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception
- Gynecology
Background:
- Perimenopausal women face increased health risks, impacting contraceptive choices.
- Traditional contraceptive methods may have contraindications for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits of spermicides for women in perimenopause.
- To assess spermicides as a contraceptive option for women over 40.
Main Methods:
- Review of national and international contraceptive guidelines.
- Literature review on spermicide efficacy and side-effects (benzalkonium chloride, nonoxynol-9).
- Focus on the over-40 age group.
Main Results:
- No contraceptive methods are contraindicated for women over 40.
- Spermicide efficacy varies, with no age-specific differences noted.
- Spermicides are suitable for perimenopausal women, particularly those with contraindications or unwillingness to use other methods. Some offer a lubricant effect.
Conclusions:
- Spermicides should be discussed in contraceptive counseling for women over 40.
- Evidence-based information on spermicide use, efficacy, and safety is crucial.
- Further studies on spermicide efficacy and acceptability in this age group are warranted.
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