Ginnie Abarbanell1, Naomi K. Tepper2, Sherry L. Farr3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.3, pp. 331-340, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12752
Abstract Objective: Women with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk of preg‐
nancy complications and need information on safe, effective contraceptive methods
to avoid unintended pregnancy. This systematic review examines evidence regarding
safety of contraceptive use among women with CHD.
Methods: The PubMed database was searched for any peer‐reviewed articles pub‐
lished through April 2018 that included safety outcomes associated with reversible
contraceptive methods among women with CHD.
Results: Five articles met inclusion criteria: three studies comparing contraceptive
users to nonusers and two noncomparative studies. Sample sizes ranged from 65 to
505 women with CHD. Two studies found a… More >
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