Publications by Ema Mendonca

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Optimizing Contraceptive Prescription in Smoking Women: A Quality Improvement Study.

Catarina Novais Joaquim Santos Claúdia Alves Ema Mendonça João Salgado

Cureus

September 2023

Introduction Family planning is fundamental in primary care (PC), and informed counseling helps to guide contraceptive choices. Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) pose cardiovascular risks, particularly when combined with smoking. According to the World Health Organization, the recommended global clinical decision is to refrain from employing CHC in female smokers aged 35 or older.

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