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Abstract:
A review is presented of the existing literature on the progestogen-only "mini-pill", a greatly under-used method of contraception. The under-use appears to stem from a lack of awareness on the part of medical advisers of the reasonable efficacy and minor side effects of the method. The benefits and disadvantages have been carefully evaluated and recommendations made for the more widespread use of progestogen-only mini-pills.
Keywords:
BleedingContraceptionContraception ContinuationContraception Failure--statisticsContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, Female--side effectsContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive Agents--side effectsContraceptive MethodsContraceptive Methods--pharmacodynamicsContraceptive UsageDiseasesFamily PlanningLevonorgestrelOral Contraceptives, Low-doseOral Contraceptives--pharmacodynamicsPregnancy, EctopicProgestins, Low-dose--side effectsSigns And Symptoms