Hypertension and contraceptive use among women of child-bearing age in the United States from 2001 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension (HTN) in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States. Contraception is widely used, and estrogen-based combined hormonal forms are known to increase blood pressure (BP). With nearly half of pregnancies unplanned and many antihypertensive medications teratogenic, appropriate contraception is critical in child-bearing age women with HTN.

Methods

Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) from 2001 to 2018, we evaluated contraception and antihypertensive medication use in women of child-bearing age (20-50 years). Women who had undergone sterilization or menopause were excluded. HTN was defined based on a self-reported provider diagnosis and BP ≥130/80 mm Hg or antihypertensive medication use. Contrace

SUBMITTER: Kovell LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10122757 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature