Métrorragies sous contraceptifs : attitude thérapeutique

[Effectiveness and use of hormonal contraceptives (except for intrauterine devices): CNGOF Contraception Guidelines]

Hormonal contraceptives remain among the most popular methods used by women. The purpose of this work is to review the effectiveness and use of these different methods. In addition, some side-effects are feared and/or frequently reported by users of hormonal contraceptives: unscheduled bleeding, acne, catamenial migraines, weight gain, libido and/or mood disorders. In this review of the literature, the accountability of hormonal contraceptives for the occurrence of some of these side-effects was discussed and a management strategy was proposed.

[Focus on intrauterine contraception in 15 questions and answers]

In recent years, intrauterine contraception has experienced a revival, explainable as much by the broadening of its indications as by the ever increasing demand, expressed by women, for a contraceptive method that is both reliable and not binding. In this review, we establish an up-to-date and comprehensive state of intrauterine contraception in 2010, by responding to key-questions, which arise from everyday practice in gynaecology.