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YEAR: 1992

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Is hormonal contraception a time bomb? [Onko hormonilaakitys tuntematon

aikapommi.]

AUTHORS

Alanen K

SOURCE

KATILOLEHTI; TIDSKRIFT FOR BARNMORSKOR. 1992 Apr;97(2):24-5.

ABSTRACT

Nowadays it is a widespread practice to prescribe various hormonal preparations to women: contraceptives, drugs to

treat infertility, and various diaphragms. These are prescribed by gynecologists almost in an assembly line-fashion

for menstruation disorders and problems related to menopause. It has not been established if there is connection

between the etiology of breast cancer and the increasing treatment of women with hormonal preparations. Different

gynecologists have differing viewpoints regarding this issue. There is even a difference between male and female

gynecologists, since males tend to prescribe hormonal preparations more liberally in comparison to females. The

proponents of hormone use argue that the period of menopause is eased by the use of various hormonal

preparations; they prevent osteoporosis in old age and they reduce cardiovascular diseases and menopausal

complaints. The more cautious gynecologists are less extravagant in prescribing hormonal preparations. This

conflict and controversy has prompted the author to join with several women in founding a hormone group within an

association of women in Finland, whose goal is to organize various educational courses and meetings between

doctors and women. During these sessions, the issue of hormonal treatment and its putative connection to breast

cancer would be elucidated, especially for those who are about to decide whether to take hormonal preparations. On

the one hand, if hormonal preparations are taken there is possible an increased risk of breast cancer; on the other

hand, hormones might alleviate discomfort during the years of menopause. These educational encounters would

make it possible for everyone to see this matter with more clarity. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT3T 1528-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Is hormonal contraception a time bomb? [Onko

hormonilaakitys tuntematon aikapommi.]", is(are) Alanen K. The source of this article is "KATILOLEHTI;

TIDSKRIFT FOR BARNMORSKOR. 1992 Apr;97(2):24-5.". This article was published in 1992 in Finnish language(s).

(PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT3T 1528-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 11528

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