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A review of contraceptive methods for women with cardiac disease
Author(s) -
Jakes Adam D,
Coad Felicity,
NelsonPiercy Catherine
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/tog.12446
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , cardiac decompensation , pregnancy , decompensation , heart disease , intensive care medicine , family planning , population , cardiology , heart failure , research methodology , environmental health , biology , genetics
Key content The importance of effective contraception in women with cardiac disease is discussed. Circulatory changes in pregnancy can cause unmasking and decompensation of pre‐existing cardiac disease. Information is provided for obstetricians, cardiologists and other healthcare professionals that will enable them to counsel women with cardiac disease appropriately about contraceptive options.Learning objectives To appreciate the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and why this can lead to decompensated heart disease. To gain an understanding of the most appropriate contraceptive methods for women with cardiac disease. To appreciate the cautions and contraindications for commonly used contraceptives in women with cardiac disease.