Resumo

COELHO, Filipa de Castro; MACEDO, Francisco  e  FREITAS, Cláudia. Hormonal contraception and bleeding pattern changes: where do we stand?. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2016, vol.10, n.2, pp.110-118. ISSN 1646-5830.

Unscheduled bleeding is a major current problem in women's health. The management of bleeding pattern changes in women using hormonal contraception is challenging. Recommendations for the best practices are provided where evidence exists. This paper provides an updated review regarding the approach of unscheduled bleeding in women who use hormonal contraception.

Palavras-chave : Uterine hemorrhage; Metrorrhagia; Contraceptive agents; Contraceptive devices; Treatment outcome.

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