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- Title
Clinical Breast and Pelvic Examination Requirements for Hormonal Contraception.
- Authors
Stewart, Felicia H.; Harper, Cynthia C.; Ellertson, Charlotte E.; Grimes, David A.; Sawaya, George F.; Trussell, James
- Abstract
Summarizes and reviews medical literature and policy statements from major organizations active in the field of contraception that are relevant to the topic of clinical breast and pelvic examinations held prior to provision of hormonal contraception. Shift of medical opinion from requirement of examinations to encouragement of them; Importance of identifying women who should not use hormonal contraceptives; Monitoring for possible effects of contraceptives on other health risks.
- Subjects
CONTRACEPTION; BREAST exams; PELVIC examination; HEALTH risk assessment; HEALTH
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2001, Vol 285, Issue 17, p2232
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.285.17.2232