Abstract | STUDY DESIGN: Women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) have significant health risks during subsequent pregnancies and therefore have a critical need for safe and effective contraception. This systematic review examines evidence regarding the safety of contraceptive use among women with PPCM. METHODS: We searched the PubMed database for all primary research articles published through February 2009 that addressed the safety of any contraceptive method among women with PPCM or other cardiomyopathy of any type. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Naomi K Tepper, Melissa E Paulen, Polly A Marchbanks, Kathryn M Curtis |
Journal | Contraception
(Contraception)
Vol. 82
Issue 1
Pg. 95-101
(Jul 2010)
ISSN: 1879-0518 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20682147
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)
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Copyright | Published by Elsevier Inc. |
Chemical References |
- Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
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Topics |
- Cardiomyopathies
(complications, prevention & control)
- Contraception
(adverse effects, methods)
- Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Heart Failure
(epidemiology)
- Humans
- Hypertension
(epidemiology)
- Intrauterine Devices
(adverse effects)
- Ischemic Attack, Transient
(epidemiology)
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
(prevention & control)
- PubMed
- Thromboembolism
(epidemiology)
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