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  • Title: Contraception by age group.
    Author: Bowen-Simpkins P.
    Journal: Practitioner; 1988 Jan; 232(1441):15-20. PubMed ID: 3217318.
    Abstract:
    From menarche to menopause, women choose different methods of contraception for many different reasons. Some of the reasons include: convenience, expense, availability, benefits, sexual intentions, attitudes and the maturity of the contraceptive user. Contraceptive choices such as condoms, IUDs, natural family planning, spermicides and others are explored in relationship to a women's age and choice. The age groups are divided as follows: menarche to 18, 18 to 35 and 35 years to menopause. Hormonal methods, particularly the combined oral contraceptive pill, are a viable choice for young women from menarche age to 35 as is the choice of condoms. Both require, however, an understanding of effective use. In the 35 to menopause age group, there is a discussion of cycle irregularity and its affect on contraceptive choice and the uncertainty surrounding fertility. It is of importance to note that as fertility decreases so does the safety of nearly any method of contraception. Side effects of each choice, both good and bad, on the user's health are discussed.
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