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The benefits of combined oral contraceptives
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1989The benefits of combined oral contraceptives are put into perspective considering their effectiveness as a contraceptive actual risks for breast ovarian endometrial and cervical cancer and effects of reproductive and other body systems. Combined oral contraceptives are the best contraceptives available except for injectable progestogens therefore they
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Combined oral contraceptives: risks and benefits
British Medical Bulletin, 1993By the age of 25 years, more than 95% of sexually active women have been exposed to combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Any effects associated with their use, therefore, carry important public health implications. COCs exert major protective effects against ovarian and endometrial cancer, which continue many years after cessation of use. COCs increase
M, Thorogood, L, Villard-Mackintosh
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Combined oral contraceptives and liver disease
Contraception, 1997Although some information is available about the risk of liver tumors associated with combined oral contraceptive use, little is known about the relationship with other hepatic problems. Data from two large long-term observational studies, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Oral Contraception Study and the Oxford-Family Planning ...
P C, Hannaford +4 more
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Current perspectives on combination oral contraceptives
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 1984The physiology, mechanism of action, therapeutic use and effectiveness, potential risks, and noncontraceptive benefits of combination oral contraceptives (COCs) are reviewed with a discussion of patient considerations and management guidelines for common side effects. Modifications of the earlier COCs have both a lower estrogen and progestogen content.
M A, Smith, E Q, Youngkin
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Combined oral contraceptives: venous thrombosis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013Combined oral contraceptive (COC) use has been associated with venous thrombosis (VT) (i.e., deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism). The VT risk has been evaluated for many estrogen doses and progestagen types contained in COC but no comprehensive comparison involving commonly used COC is available.To provide a comprehensive overview of the ...
Bastos, M. de +6 more
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The combined oral contraceptive pill
InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, 2022The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) has been a popular choice of contraception since it was first introduced in 1961. There are numerous varieties of COCP and tailored regimes allow patients more choice and opportunities to adapt contraception to suit individual needs.
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Combined Oral Contraceptives: A Comprehensive Review
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007Millions of women use birth control pills for contraceptive and noncontraceptive reasons. Although there have been reports of rare adverse events, birth control pills do offer well-documented health benefits, including a decrease in the risk of ovarian and endometrial carcinoma.
Jessica, Kiley, Cassing, Hammond
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AMENORRHEA FOLLOWING USE OF COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1973Abstract. 249 cases of long‐standing amenorrhea after the use of oral contraceptives have been examined clinically, and their hormonal excretion in the urine has been determined. In April 1972 a follow‐up of the patients was undertaken and 178 had answered before May 1, 1972. 59.3% of the patients had recovered spontaneously, 38 of them had amenorrhea
M, Furuhjelm, K, Carlström
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Antibiotics and the combined oral contraceptive pill
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2003Broad spectrum antibiotics have been implicated in the failure of contraception in women taking the combined oral contraceptive pill.1 Over 20% of women in the United Kingdom are regular users,2 and the Faculty of Family Planning of the Royal College of Surgeons of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that for them “additional contraceptive ...
Andrew J, Gibbons +3 more
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Combination Oral Contraceptives and Cardiovascular Disease
Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 1996Few medical topics have received as much public or scientific attention as the effects of combination oral contraceptives on womens cardiovascular health. This article reviews the historical context of concerns about cardiovascular health and oral contraceptives examines the physiological effects of sex steroids which may have consequences for womens ...
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