Natural contraception.

Cora Collette Breuner

Journal: Adolescent medicine clinics 2006;16(3):603-16

PMID: 16183542

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Abstract

This article discusses some complementary and alternative medicine options for contraception, including natural family planning and plant-derived hormonal contraception. Primary care providers are crucial resources for advice and recommendations about these options. The discussion will include medical evidence to support or refute these methods, potential dangers of these interventions, and additional resources for those who want to learn more.

Address: Adolescent Medicine Section, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.007

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Complementary Therapies, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Natural Family Planning Methods, Phytotherapy, Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Adolescence