BACKGROUND: Norethisterone (acetate) and levonorgestrel are marketed globally as components of combined oral contraceptives. Although guidelines recommend both as first-line combined oral contraceptives, no direct, comparative safety studies are ...
Clare Barnett, MBBS (Hons), MPH +3 more
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Selected effects of combined oral contraceptives use
Introduction and objective:: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are one of the most popular methods of contraception worldwide. The universality of this method leads to the constant analysis of its influence on the female body.
Julia Bogucka +5 more
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Topical issues in combined oral contraceptives usage [PDF]
The article presents topical issues of combined oral contraceptive (COC) use: among women with obesity, the effectiveness of COC in the management of premenstrual syndrome, the risk of thrombosis among women using of COCs and the economic justification ...
S O Dubrovina
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Use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and fracture risk [PDF]
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), which has a high rate of use among teenagers in Europe and the United States, has been associated with impaired bone mineral acquisition during adolescence and accelerated bone loss in later life.
Brauchli, Yolanda B. +4 more
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The progestogen content of combined oral contraceptives and venous thromboembolic risk [PDF]
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Hannaford, Philip C
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Oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, thrombophilias and risk of venous thromboembolism: a systematic review The Thrombosis: Risk and Economic Assessment of Thrombophilia Screening (TREATS) Study [PDF]
Combined oral contraceptives,oral hormone replacement therapy and thrombophilias are recognised risk factors for venous thromboembolism in women.The objective of this study was to assess the risk of thromboembolism among women with thrombophilia who are ...
Brenkel, I. +10 more
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Opportunities of treatment for primary dysmenorrhea in young women. Case report
Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain in women. It can reduce quality of life and interfere with daily activities. The use of combined oral contraceptives in young women with primary dysmenorrhea is an effective and safe ...
Nataliya A. Buralkina +2 more
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Combined oral contraceptives: optimal survey complex
Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are effective drugs for contraception and the treatment of reproductive disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
О. В. Рыкова
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Combined oral contraceptives with natural estrogen and sexual function: the optimal method of contraception for women of different ages [PDF]
Background. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are the most common method of prevention of unwanted pregnancies in women from the early reproductive period to perimenopause, therefore their impact on quality of life, sexual function and general well ...
Svetlana V Yureneva, Liliia M Ilina
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Ovarian function during hormonal contraception assessed by endocrine and sonographic markers: a systematic review [PDF]
This systematic review focuses on the literature evidence for residual ovarian function during treatment with hormonal contraceptives. We reviewed all papers which assessed residual ovarian activity during hormonal contraceptive use, using endocrine ...
Bastianelli, Carlo +5 more
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