Adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives [[electronic resource] ] : myth and reality / / Rosa Sabatini, editor

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2009
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (153 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.18
• Soggetto topico: Contraceptive drugs - Side effects; Oral contraceptives - Side effects
• Altri autori: SabatiniRosa
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Adverse Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives: Myth and Reality -- Contents -- Introduction -- References -- Part I, Severe Adverse Effects -- Myocardial Infarction -- Stroke -- Arterial Accidents -- Venous Thromboembolism -- Blood Hypertension -- References -- Part II, Other Effects -- Angioedema -- References -- Peliosis Hepatis -- References -- Severe Adverse Ocular Reactions -- References -- Vasculitis -- References -- Part III, Cancer Risks -- Neoplastic Risk of Hormonal Contraception -- Breast Cancer Risk -- Ovarian Cancer Risk -- Endometrial Cancer Risk -- Cervical Cancer Risk -- Colorectal Cancer Risk -- Skin Cancer Risk -- Liver Cancer Risk -- Other Cancer Risks -- References -- Hazardous Prescription -- References -- Hormonal Contraception in Female Transplant Recipients -- References -- Hormonal Contraception in Female Heart Transplant Recipients -- References -- Contraception in Women HIV Infected -- References -- Part IV, Moderate Adverse Effects -- Moderate Adverse Effects Hepatobiliary Complications -- References -- Adverse Effects on Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism -- References -- Headache -- References -- Dermatological Adverse Effects -- References -- Part V, Mild Adverse Effects -- References -- Irregular Bleeding Pattern -- References -- Ovarian Cysts -- References -- Depression -- References -- Low Libido -- References -- Vaginal Infections -- References -- New Perspectives on Immunocontraception -- References -- Progesterone Receptor Modulators (PMRS) and Progesterone Antagonists (PAS) -- References -- Contraceptive Counseling -- References -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives
• ISBN: 1-60876-492-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910807713203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II