The Latest Advances in Hormonal Contraception

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Wiley InterScience

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Volume 37 Issue 3, Pages 369 - 374

Published Online: 27 May 2008

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The Latest Advances in Hormonal Contraception

Holly B. Fontenot ¹ Allyssa L. Harris ¹

¹ Holly B. Fontenot, RN, MS, WHNP-BC, is a director, WHNP Program and clinical assistant professor, Maternal Child Health Department, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA
² Allyssa L. Harris, RNC, MS, WHNP, is a PhD candidate and clinical instructor, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA

Correspondence to Holly B. Fontenot, RN, MS, WHNP-BC, Maternal Child Health Department, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
holly.fontenot@bc.edu

Holly B. Fontenot and Allyssa L. Harris report no conflict of interest or financial relationship relevant to this article.

KEYWORDS

birth control • family planning • hormones • contraception

ABSTRACT

Millions of women each year start or continue to use some type of hormonal contraceptive method. Choosing a method may be anxiety provoking. In this article, we review some of the latest advances in and options for hormonal contraception, including extended-dose oral contraceptives, the vaginal ring, injectable methods, and emergency contraception. Nurses can facilitate women's decision making for healthy reproductive options.

Accepted October 2007

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