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Considerations for hormonal contraception and people with larger bodies
Julia Tasset1, Alison Edelman1
1Department of OB/GYN, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA.
Abstract:
People with larger bodies face discrimination in accessing health care, including equitable contraceptive care. Conscientious provision of person-centered contraception counseling is consistent with principles of the Health at Every Size and the Reproductive Justice movements. One facet of this care includes integration of evidence around unique considerations for steroid hormone efficacy and safety for patients with bigger bodies. Ultimately, this information should be used to empower and support reproductive decision making amongst patients of larger body sizes.
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