[Urinary tract infection during pregnancy].

Infections of the urinary tract are particularly frequent in pregnancy (3-10%). Immediate treatment of all symptomatic forms and screening for asymptomatic forms are vital to prevent damage to mother and fetus.

[Hormonal contraception using estroprogestins].

Today the estroprogestagen pill is the most valid method of contraception given that its benefits far outweigh its risks. The paper stresses the importance of a thorough anamnestic, clinical and laboratory examination so as to obtain correct and safe steroid contraception. The efficacy and excellent tolerance of the combined method currently make it the most widespread form of oral contraception.