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Hindi Journal of Womens Health, Issues and CareISSN: 2325-9795
Hilmiye Aksu Author
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Contraception ,Nursing Diagnosis ,Women health ,Nursing Education
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Department, Ayd?n School for Health Sciences, Adnan Menderes University, Ayd?n, Turkey
Biography
Hilmiye Aksu is an Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Department, Ayd?n School for Health Sciences, Adnan Menderes University, Ayd?n, Turkey, interested in various fields of Contraception, Nursing Diagnosis, Women health, Nursing Education.
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Effective Contraception in Women over Forty: Risks and Benefits of Various Contraceptive Options
Author(s): Hilmiye Aksu
Ovarian activity decreases, menstrual cycles are disrupted and fertility declines in women over 40 years old. Although the risk of conception gradually diminishes, it does not disappear. Women in older ages have to use an effective contraceptive method in order to avoid unwanted pregnancies. The frequency of sexual intercourses, sexual problems, non-contraceptive benefits, menstrual irregularities and health status of women will have an influence on selection of contraceptives.
Age alone is not a contraindication for any contraceptive methods. Before a combined hormonal contraceptive is initiated, women should be exposed to a complete examination and those with obesity, migraine or hypertension and smokers should not be offered combined methods. Comb... view more»
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