CURRENT ISSUES AND OPTIONS FOR HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULT WOMEN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE: AN UPDATE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Abstract. Women with sickle cell disease (SCD) are of particular concern due to the significantly increased risk of pregnancy-related morbidity, mortality, and adverse outcomes. They have limited knowledge of the risks of pregnancy and childbirth as well as of the benefits and risks from the use of...

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Main Author: Vincenzo De Sanctis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-04-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Online Access:https://mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/4206