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Katie Boog

Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health, NHS Fife

Managing the side effects of contraception

Headache is a reported side effect of all hormonal methods of contraception, but is also very common in women of reproductive age, particularly those age >35 years old (Grossman Barr, 2010). Because...

Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception

There is extensive evidence from epidemiological studies that combined oral contraceptives offer a reduction in the risk of ovarian, endometrial and colorectal cancers. Additionally, intrauterine and...

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