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Contraception and dyslipidemia [PDF]
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993 The risks of cardiovascular disease associated with dyslipidemia differ in women and men, being more strongly associated with triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein in middle-aged women than in men. Although the incidence of heart disease is lower in women because they live longer, over a lifetime, cardiovascular disease in women is equal to that in men,
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Gynécologie Obstétrique & Fertilité, 2015
The prevalence of obesity is increasing massively over several decades in industrialized countries. Obese women are sexually active but they use fewer contraceptive methods and are at high risk of unintended pregnancy. In addition, obesity is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism events and arterial thrombosis (myocardial infarction and ...
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The prevalence of obesity is increasing massively over several decades in industrialized countries. Obese women are sexually active but they use fewer contraceptive methods and are at high risk of unintended pregnancy. In addition, obesity is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism events and arterial thrombosis (myocardial infarction and ...
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Trends in Contraception and Contraceptive Research
1988The years around 1960 were without doubt the most important in the history of contraception. These years brought us the discovery of the contraceptive pill and the re-discovery of the IUD. These two methods of contraception — both extremely reliable — have changed our world profoundly.
P.A. van Keep, H. Rekers
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African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2005
In response to the need of some women for long-acting, effective and safe contraceptives, the scientific community developed non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants that act by making the cervical mucus viscous, with ovulation inhibition and thinning of the endometrial lining.
O. A. Ladipo, S. A. Akinso
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In response to the need of some women for long-acting, effective and safe contraceptives, the scientific community developed non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants that act by making the cervical mucus viscous, with ovulation inhibition and thinning of the endometrial lining.
O. A. Ladipo, S. A. Akinso
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2006
Abstract: Modern contraceptive methods represent more than a technical advance: they are the instrument of a true social revolution—the “first reproductive revolution” in the history of humanity, an achievement of the second part of the 20th century, when modern, effective methods became available. Today a great diversity of techniques have been made
BENAGIANO, Giuseppe +2 more
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Abstract: Modern contraceptive methods represent more than a technical advance: they are the instrument of a true social revolution—the “first reproductive revolution” in the history of humanity, an achievement of the second part of the 20th century, when modern, effective methods became available. Today a great diversity of techniques have been made
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Contraception in the peri-menopause
British Menopause Society Journal, 2003The perimenopause is a stage of life when a woman has low fertility but still requires contraception. It is also a peak age for menstrual dysfunction and a time when menopausal symptoms may commence. All these factors impact on contraceptive choice. Combined oral contraception can be continued until the age of 50 years in women who are low risk and do
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Non – contraceptive benefits and risks of contraception
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2009Contraception is primarily used to prevent pregnancy. However, a user should be aware of both the possible non-contraceptive benefits she/he may experience and any potential risks to her/his health. These issues should be discussed as fully as possible, using current, evidence-based information prior to commencing a method.
Rachel E D'Souza, Zara Haider
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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1979
The evolution of postcoital contraception has led to the development of emergency measures to be used following a single unprotected act of intercourse and to ongoing methods, such as the administration of a contraceptive steroid agent following every coital exposure.
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The evolution of postcoital contraception has led to the development of emergency measures to be used following a single unprotected act of intercourse and to ongoing methods, such as the administration of a contraceptive steroid agent following every coital exposure.
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Progestogens in combined oral contraceptives for contraception
2004The 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.
Nandita Maitra +4 more
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