학술논문
Overcoming barriers to oral contraception in Italy an expert opinion to empower women.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Nappi RE; Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.; Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Gynecological Endocrinology and Menopause, IRCCS San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy.; Farris M; AIED (Italian Association for Demographic Education), Rome, Italy.; Gallina Toschi A; Federfarma, Bologna, Italy.; Michieli R; Italian Society of General Medicine (SIMG), Venezia, Italy.; Moccia F; Cittadinanzattiva, Rome, Italy.; Orthmann N; Onda Foundation - National Observatory of Women's and Gender Health, Milano, Italy.; Arisi E; SMIC (Italian Medical Society of Contraception), Milano, Italy.
Source
Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8807913 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1473-0766 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09513590 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Gynecol Endocrinol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Oral contraceptives are among the most commonly used contraceptive methods. However, Italian women underused reliable hormonal contraceptives as compared with other European women. There is a need to streamline access to oral contraception, with expected benefits on emotional well-being of women and potential savings for health system in Italy. Indeed, women can only access to oral contraceptives through mandatory medical prescription. This is one of the most important barrier experienced by women. We hereby provide an expert opinion on the potential reclassification, extending pharmacy services to include responsible and appropriate use of POP, as an opportunity also in Italy to increase the use of safe and effective contraceptive methods.