Hormonal contraception in women with medical conditions
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Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD OBG MANAGEMENT Board of Editors Professor and Assistant Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla D ecisive new data on risks and benefits of hormonal contraception will change how we manage many patients. These findings prompted the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to update its practice bulletin (released in June) on hormonal contraception in women with coexisting medical conditions. Among the most notable areas of change:
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تاریخ انتشار 2006