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Combined oral contraceptive pill for primary dysmenorrhoea.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2023
BACKGROUND Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual cramps) is common and a major cause of pain in women. Combined oral contraceptives (OCPs) are often used in the management of primary dysmenorrhoea, but there is a need for reporting the benefits and harms ...
J. Schroll, Amanda Y Black, C. Farquhar, I. Chen   +3 more
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Venous Thromboembolic Risk of Estradiol Valerate–Dienogest Compared with Ethinyl Estradiol–Levonorgestrel Combined Oral Contraceptives

Obstetrics and Gynecology
The venous thromboembolic risk of estradiol valerate–dienogest combined oral contraceptives is significantly decreased compared with ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel combined oral contraceptives.
A. Bauerfeind, Sophia von Stockum, T. Boehnke, K. Heinemann   +3 more
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Progestogens in combined oral contraceptives for contraception

2004
The progestogen component of oral contraceptives (OC) has undergone changes since it was first recognised that their chemical structures could influence the spectrum of minor adverse and beneficial effects. The major determinants of OCs are effectiveness, cycle control and common side effects.
N, Maitra, R, Kulier, K W M, Bloemenkamp, F M, Helmerhorst, A M, Gülmezoglu   +4 more
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Combined oral contraceptives and liver disease

Contraception, 1997
Although 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, C R, Kay, M P, Vessey, R, Painter, J, Mant   +4 more
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Current perspectives on combination oral contraceptives

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 1984
The 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: risks and benefits

British Medical Bulletin, 1993
By 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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Pharmacodynamics of combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives 3. Inhibition of ovulation

Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Introduction: Following a historical overview, the ovulation-inhibiting effect of various orally administered estrogen-progestin combinations (combined oral contraceptives [COCs]) are examined for their components alone or in the various combined ...
C. Bastianelli, M. Farris, Elena Rosato, I. Brosens, G. Benagiano   +4 more
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Combination Oral Contraceptive Pills

2020
Combination oral contraceptive pills (COCs) have been available in the United States for over 50 years and are the most common single form of contraception used by US women. Up to 82% of women who have ever been sexually active have used COCs, and 19.4% of reproductive age women who use contraception report current COC use.
Luu D. Ireland, Rebecca H. Allen
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Combined Oral Contraceptives: A Comprehensive Review

Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007
Millions 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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Combination Oral Contraceptive Pills

2016
Combination oral contraceptive pills (COCs) have been available in the United States for over 50 years and are the most common single form of contraception used by US women. Up to 82 % of women who have ever been sexually active have used COCs and 17.1 % of reproductive age women who use contraception report current COC use. Combined oral contraceptive
Juliana Melo, Mitchell D. Creinin
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