Contraception in perimenopause

Perimenopause is characterized by wide hormone fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles for 5 or more years preceding menopause and lasts until 12 months of amenorrhea have been achieved. It represents a period of reproductive transition with a decline in fertility. However, unintended pregnancie...

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Published in:Menopause (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 32; no. 5; p. 472
Main Author: Soltes, Barbara A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.05.2025
Subjects:
Contraception - methods
Female
Hormonal Contraception
Humans
Perimenopause - physiology
Pregnancy
ISSN:1530-0374, 1530-0374
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Summary:Perimenopause is characterized by wide hormone fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles for 5 or more years preceding menopause and lasts until 12 months of amenorrhea have been achieved. It represents a period of reproductive transition with a decline in fertility. However, unintended pregnancies do occur, with a high risk for poor outcomes and maternal complications. All women transitioning through perimenopause should be adequately counseled. There are many hormone and nonhormone contraceptive methods that are highly effective and suited to the personal and medical needs of the perimenopausal woman. Contraception should continue until menopause is confirmed.
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ISSN:1530-0374
1530-0374
DOI:10.1097/GME.0000000000002554