Contraception in perimenopause

There have been a number of recent advances and an increase in the number of contraceptivemethods available to perimenopausal women. Other relevant issues, including transition to and diagnosis of menopause, the use of hormonereplacement therapy with contraception, and when to stop contraception, are discussed. Some hormonal contraceptives have added benefits in the management of commonperimenopausal gynecological problems. Research and development into intrauterine contraception, microchip drug release technology,progesterone receptor modulators, male contraception and vaccines is currently underway.