Desvendando mitos sobre anticoncepção hormonal oral na adolescência

Dispelling myths about oral hormonal contraception during adolescence

Authors

  • Sandra de Morais Pereira Médica ginecologista do Hospital Geral de Bonsucesso; mestra em Medicina pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).
  • Stella R. Taquette Professora adjunta da disciplina de Medicina de Adolescentes da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da UERJ; médica do Núcleo de Estudos da Saúde do Adolescente (NESA); doutora em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP/USP).

Keywords:

Adolescence;, contraception

Abstract

Oral hormonal contraception is the method of choice of adolescents. Although many myths about its use in this age still remain, a safe
orientation can eliminate unfounded fears, confusing information and to show its varied benefits. Therefore it is necessary demystify the
utilization of this contraceptive by the professionals who work with adolescents, in order to provide greater adhesion to this method, very
efficient and safe for the youths.

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Published

2008-02-16

How to Cite

Morais Pereira, S. de, & R. Taquette, S. (2008). Desvendando mitos sobre anticoncepção hormonal oral na adolescência: Dispelling myths about oral hormonal contraception during adolescence. Adolescência E Saúde, 5(1), 45–49. Retrieved from https://adolescenciaesaude.com/index.php/aes/article/view/737

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2008): Vol. 5 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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