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Use of Hormonal Contraception in Women with Coexisting Medical Conditions

Is the use of hormonal contraception safe for women older than 35 years?
Yes, in non-smoking, healthy women over 35, there appears to be no increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Perimenopausal women may benefit from the positive effects of estrogen on bone mineral density and vasomotor symptoms. In addition, women on oral [...]

Smoking While Breastfeeding: What Are the Risks?

Approximately 25% of American women of reproductive age smoke tobacco, and many continue to smoke during and after pregnancy despite the known potential harm to their own health and to their child’s health. These health threats remain after the child’s birth as the baby is exposed to nicotine and other toxins in both ambient air [...]