Noncontraceptive benefits associated with contraceptive methods among women over 40 years of age
| Method | Noncontraceptive benefits |
|---|---|
| Copper IUD | Reduces risk of endometrial cancer |
| Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD | Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding |
| DMPA | Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding, vasomotor symptoms, and risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers |
| Estrogen-containing oral contraceptive | Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding, bone loss, vasomotor symptoms, and risk of ovarian, endometrial and possibly colorectal cancers |
| Female sterilization | Reduces risk of ovarian cancer |
| Condom | Prevents sexually transmitted infections |
Note: DMPA = depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, IUD = intrauterine device.