Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 151-157, February 2007

Extended Cycling of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives in Adolescents: Physician Views and Prescribing Practices

  • Kelly L. Gerschultz, B.S.

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • Gina S. Sucato, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Gina S. Sucato, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
    • ,
  • Teresa R. Hennon, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • Pamela J. Murray, M.D., M.H.P.

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • Melanie A. Gold, D.O.

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Received 7 June 2006; accepted 13 September 2006. published online 30 November 2006.

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PII: S1054-139X(06)00350-8

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.09.013

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 151-157, February 2007

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