Hormonal contraception in adolescents and young women
We consider peculiarities of sexual life of adolescents and young women associated with high risk of occurrence of unintended pregnancy, which in 80% of cases leads to abortion. We discuss the general principles of hormonal contraception and individual choice of contraceptives in a cohort of adolescents. Data for the medical aspects of hormonal contraception in solving problems, arising in the period of the reproductive system formation, such as dysmenorrhea, puberty uterine bleeding, acne, and others are presented. We consider the modern approaches to emergency contraception.

Keywords: combined oral contraceptives, abortion, reproductive health, hormonal contraception, adolescents