Efficacy and Safety of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception in Women With Cardiovascular Conditions.

ABSTRACT: The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy can be deleterious to women with a cardiovascular condition. Evidence-based contraceptive counseling and provision is essential in this patient population. Although long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs), which include the intrauterine device (IUD) and the etonogestrel contraceptive implant, have been found to be safe and effective in healthy women, there are inadequate data regarding LARC use in patients with cardiovascular conditions. We conducted a retrospective chart review of women diagnosed with cardiovascular disease who had a copper IUD, levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system or contraceptive implant placed at the University of Washington Medical Center from 2007 to 2012. We abstracted and analyzed patient demographi

SUBMITTER: Vu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5564222 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature