Factors affecting contraceptive choice in women over 40: a qualitative study.
Jo BurginJulia V BaileyPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Women over 40 years may be highly motivated to avoid pregnancy. This age group may have complex contraceptive histories with emerging perimenopausal symptoms. Women over 40 years may have accumulated adverse experiences which impact their contraceptive choices. These factors need to be explored by clinicians, to facilitate shared decision-making.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- mental health
- palliative care
- postmenopausal women
- pregnant women
- emergency department
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue
- depressive symptoms
- preterm birth
- skeletal muscle
- sleep quality
- adverse drug