Abstract
Although patients' fertility is diminished in the period of perimenopause, they still need efficient contraception. Thorough knowledge of the physiological changes occuring during this period of transition is essential in order to provide optimal care. Until the age of 50, no contraceptive method is specifically considered unsuitable due to age alone. The choice of contraceptive needs to be adapted to the patient, assessing the individual risk factors and favouring the potential non-contraceptive advantages of the method selected. Longterm contraceptive methods (e.g., the copper intrauterine device (IUD), the Mirena IUD or a subcutaneous implant) offer an excellent solution on both levels.
| Translated title of the contribution | Contraception during the perimenopause: Indications, security, and non contraceptive benefits |
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| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 1986-1992 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Revue Medicale Suisse |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 492 |
| State | Published - 28 Oct 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
