Different combined oral contraceptives
You are attending a primary care visit with your teenage female relative. The primary care physician asks if she is taking birth control pills. She is not, but is considering it. You hear the primary care doctor share the benefits, but not the risks. You begin researching risks to help with a fully informed opinion.
Read Different combined oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thrombosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
After reading the assigned article, answer the following question: “Would you recommend birth control pills to your teenage daughter or a best friend’s teenage daughter? Why or why not.
Sample Solution
I would recommend birth control pills to my teenage daughter or a best friend’s teenage daughter only after they have been fully informed of the potential risks associated with taking them. The article “Different combined oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thrombosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis” presents research that suggests that some forms of contraception,specifically those containing desogestrel, lofemeshine, norgestimate, and gestodene may pose a greater risk for developing deep vein thrombosis than other forms of contraception. Although it is important to consider this research in making an informed decision about whether or not to take birth control pills, there are still many potential benefits associated with taking them.
The primary care physician should provide full disclosure on all risks associated with any form of contraception so that teenagers can make an educated decision about their health care choices. Without such disclosure there may be less incentive for teens to take preventive measures such as using condoms or other forms of barrier protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Additionally, birth control pills can help reduce unwanted pregnancies by providing users with more reliable hormonal contraceptive options. It should also be noted that the majority of women who use combined oral contraceptives do not experience any adverse side effects from doing so; however, it is important for teenagers and healthcare providers alike to recognize that certain types of contraceptives can increase the risk for venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in some individuals.
It is therefore essential for medical personnel and parents alike to ensure full disclosure regarding all potential risks associated with taking birth control pills before recommending/prescribing them to teenagers. By informing these individuals properly we will be able to better protect their long-term health while also allowing them access to detailed information regarding different methods available in order to decide which type they would prefer based on their individual needs and preferences. Teenagers should always feel comfortable asking questions related both generally and specifically related VTE before making a final decision about whether or not they want/need start using any form of contraception at all – including combined oral contraceptives as well as other methods like condoms or diaphragms etc..