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  • Title: [Hormonal contraception in the perimenopause].
    Author: Butarelli M, Bodmer C, Wunder D, Birkhäuser M.
    Journal: Ther Umsch; 2001 Sep; 58(9):555-63. PubMed ID: 11594155.
    Abstract:
    Perimenopause, such as postmenopause, is a physiologic condition that could be accompanied by several symptoms that may need a medical intervention. Women need to be informed about the available therapeutic options, including no treatment at all if not necessary. Oral hormonal contraceptives represent a valid and safe option in healthy premenopausal women with complaints. They guarantee a safe and reliable contraception in women without contraindications. The alternatives to oral hormonal contraceptives are injectable progestagens, oral progestagen-only preparations, progestagen implants or progestagen-loaded IUD's. It is highly important to inform correctly the patient and make her to participate actively in the therapeutic decision. This educational process helps in building a solid relationship and improves patient adherence with better clinical results.
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