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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
Published on: September 16, 2021
[Contraception after forty]
1Service de gynécologie et de médecine de la reproduction, centre Aliénor d'Aquitaine, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
Abstract:
CONTRACEPTION AFTER FORTY. The prescription of contraception after the age of 40 should be discussed with each woman because fertility and pregnancy's risk still exist. It requires a thorough evaluation of the situation, to identify any vascular and metabolic risk factors. No method of contraception is contraindicated by age alone. However, because age is a risk factor for vascular and metabolic diseases, combined hormonal contraception and injectable progestins should not be prescribed at first intention. Long-acting reversible contraception, sterilization and progestin-only pills have to be prescribed as first-line.
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