Should menstruation be optional for women?

McGurgan, Paul; O’Donovan, Peter; Duffy, Srg; Rogerson, Lynne

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(05)73142-1

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“…Those who are opposed to menstrual suppression have argued that Coutinho and Segal's (1999) book is inaccurate and misogynist (O'Grady, 2001;Prior, 2000). They have also argued that continuous oral contraceptive use has not been sufficiently researched (McGurgan, O'Donovan, Duffy, & Rogerson, 2000) and can be harmful to women's health (Grant, 2000).…”

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To Bleed or Not to Bleed: Young Women's Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression

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The purpose of this study was to investigate women's knowledge about and attitudes toward the medical suppression of menstruation. One hundred and three female undergraduate students completed several questionnaires. Thirty-five percent of the participants were familiar with menstrual suppression, and 12% reported using birth control methods to suppress their menses; oral contraceptive users were more knowledgeable about menstrual suppression than other women. Women who regarded menstruation as bothersome and shameful were more supportive of suppression than women with more positive attitudes. Women who scored higher on measures of body consciousness were not more likely to support menstrual suppression or to report a desire for more information about menstrual suppression. Future investigations of women's attitudes toward menstrual suppression could inform reproductive health care and health education.

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To Bleed or Not to Bleed: Young Women's Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression

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“…47 Others suggest that long-term uninterrupted use of oral contraceptives may result in adverse health effects. 49 Clinical trials of continuous oral contraceptives have cycled women for no longer than 3 months, 48 and longer intervals have not been thoroughly studied. However, in light of the discomfort and even disability that many women report with their menses and given that menstrual suppression is often a therapy for women with certain medical conditions, it is reasonable to discuss multiple cycling of oral contraceptives as an option for all oral contraceptive users.…”

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Successful Use of Oral Contraceptives

Burke

Blumenthal

2001

Semin Reprod Med

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Typical failure rates for oral contraceptives remain much higher than ideal failure rates. Patients can cite the pill's perceived risks more readily than its benefits, and many women use oral contraceptives inconsistently or discontinue them entirely without a medical reason. Successful use of oral contraceptives mandates that we rethink our roles as providers. Medical barriers, such as mandatory pelvic examinations, impede clients' access to services and require reevaluation. Efforts must also focus on thorough, individualized counseling. Because compliance poses difficulties for many women and noncompliance results in reduced efficacy, counseling must address content points relevant to proper, consistent use. Additionally, as unexpected side effects often cause frustration and method discontinuation, counseling should anticipate their occurrence. Adolescents present additional challenges. However, with careful attention to concerns relevant to teenage women and consideration of obstacles to compliance, oral contraceptives can indeed be used successfully in this group. Regardless of age, all clients should receive information regarding emergency contraception, and instructions for pill use should be individualized to meet the needs of each patient.

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Contraception

Mazza¹

2011

Women's Health in General Practice

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Should menstruation be optional for women?

Cited by 6 publications

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To Bleed or Not to Bleed: Young Women's Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression

To Bleed or Not to Bleed: Young Women's Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression

Successful Use of Oral Contraceptives

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