Noncontraceptive Use of Contraceptive Agents

June 2014 in “ Pediatrics in review ”

Monique Collier Nickles, Elizabeth M. Alderman

TLDR Contraceptive agents help with menstrual issues, acne, and other health conditions in teens.

The article discussed the noncontraceptive use of contraceptive agents among adolescents, highlighting that over 30% of girls aged 15 to 19 used these agents primarily to manage menstrual-related symptoms, acne, and endometriosis. Despite most noncontraceptive uses being off-label, they were supported by research and Cochrane reviews. The authors emphasized the need for physicians to be well-informed about these benefits to improve adolescent care.

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