Hormonally Active Contraceptives Part I: Risks Acknowledged and Unacknowledged.

ABSTRACT: Hormonal contraceptives have been on the market for over fifty years and, while their formulations have changed, the basic mechanism of action has remained the same. During this time, numerous studies have been performed documenting side effects, some of which appear over time, some within weeks or months, but all can have a serious impact on health and quality of life. An effort was made to perform a series of comprehensive literature surveys to better understand immediate and long-term side effects of these agents. The results of this literature review uncovered a number of potential side effects, some of which are acknowledged and many of which are not noted in the prescribing information for these agents. Among the unacknowledged side effects are: an increased risk of HIV transmission

SUBMITTER: Williams WV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8033491 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature