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Oral contraceptive agents: current status.

B J Masterson¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.

American Journal of Surgery

|April 1, 1988

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Oral contraceptives require careful management around surgery and with certain medications. Surgeons should stop oral contraceptives before surgery and use barrier methods when drugs interfere with their efficacy or when anticoagulants are prescribed.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgical Medicine
Pharmacology

Background:

Oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used globally.
Establishing clear-cut side effects of OCs is challenging due to rarity and confounding factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline critical considerations for surgeons regarding oral contraceptive use.
To highlight contraindications and necessary precautions for oral contraceptive users.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical guidelines and pharmacological interactions.
Analysis of contraindications for oral contraceptive use in surgical patients.

Main Results:

Oral contraceptives should be discontinued at least 2 weeks preoperatively if bedrest is anticipated.

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Barrier methods are recommended during postoperative bedrest and when concurrent drug use interferes with OCs.

Concurrent use of oral contraceptives and anticoagulants is contraindicated due to potential blood chemistry alterations.

Conclusions:

Surgeons must be aware of oral contraceptive contraindications.
Continuous familiarization with evolving literature on conception control is essential for safe patient management.