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of 'Overview of the use of estrogen-progestin contraceptives'
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Menstrual nirvana: amenorrhea through the use of continuous oral contraceptives.
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Edelman A
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Curr Womens Health Rep. 2002;2(6):434.
Medically induced amenorrhea has been used successfully in women who have medical conditions that worsen during menstruation. Menstrual suppression through the use of continuous oral contraceptives has been proven to be safe, effective, and extremely acceptable to women. Women without medical indications for menstrual suppression may find medically induced amenorrhea to be a significant improvement in their quality of life. Greater satisfaction with use of oral contraception may encourage compliance and increase the prevalence of pill-related health benefits.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mail code UHN 50, Oregon Health&Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201, USA. edelmana@ohsu.edu
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