The combined hormonal contraception is the most efficient reversible variety of family planning. The modern low doses combined hormonal contraception have a high efficacy with minimal risks. Users are still in risks of cardiovascular complications. The combined hormone contraception also has positive noncontraceptive effects on menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism, cysts of ovary, pelipathy etc. The benefits are higher than the risks only when respecting the basic rules of the combined hormonal contraception prescription.

        Key words: hormonal contraception, risks, noncontraceptive effects.