Anticonceptivos combinados orales en edades extremas de la vida.

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence and perimenopause are considered vulnerable stages in a woman's life, due to the risks involved in the use of contraceptives, the side effects and complications that may occur in these age groups. However, these drugs can be used as a treatment for other conditions unrelated to family planning. Objective: To identify the effects of combined oral contraceptives at extreme ages of life, through a bibliographic review, for comparison and analysis. Methods: Descriptive retrospective observational study, about the use of oral contraceptives at extreme ages of life. Reliable databases such as PubMed, Scielo and Google Scholar were used for the search. Conclusions: For the most part, the benefits outweighed the risks, with both gynecological and non-gynecological advantages, helping to improve the quality of life of users, always considering the inherent risks that may arise.