Noncontraceptive benefits of oral contraceptive agents. Patients should know the positive effects.

PreviewPatients seeking information about oral contraceptives are at a distinct disadvantage if they rely solely on the mass media. Ask your patients and you may find that many of them have repeatedly heard about risks associated with oral contraceptive use and that few, if any, can identify benefits of this therapy. Dr Mastroianni succinctly describes these benefits.