[Hormonal contraception (author's transl)].

Hormonal contraceptives will continue to be used for some time to come as the safest means by which to prevent pregnancy. This is the background against which an account is given of the forms of hormonal contraception, their safety, selection of preparations, prescription for young people, side-effects, contra-indication to prescription, and indication for discontinuation.--In the context of side-effects, particular reference is made to the effects of steroids upon fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism, the cardiovascular system, and early pregnancy.