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The prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia in 2019

open access: yesInternational Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2022
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of IBS and its risk factors among the general population of Saudi Arabia, as there is no previous ...
Naif H Alqahtani, Mohammad Eid M Mahfouz
doaj   +1 more source

Interlaboratory variability of activated protein C resistance using the ETP‐based APC resistance assay

open access: yesResearch and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2021
Background and objective Although the endogenous thrombin potential (ETP)‐based activated protein C (APC) resistance is recommended for the development of steroid contraceptive agents, one of the main limitations of this technique was its lack of ...
Laure Morimont   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sex differences in hypertension. Do we need a sex-specific guideline?

open access: yesFrontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder and the leading cause of death worldwide in both sexes. The prevalence of hypertension is lower in premenopausal women than in men of the same age, but sharply increases after the menopause ...
Renata Cífková   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-acting reversible contraception use among residents in obstetrics/gynecology training programs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: The objective of the study was to estimate the personal usage of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) among obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents in the United States and compare usage between programs with and without a Ryan
Maddipati, Ragini   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Consumo de anticoncepcionais e fatores associados entre estudantes universitários

open access: yesSemina: Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, 2022
Introduction: the use of contraceptives has been growing every year, being one of the main reasons for the reduction in total fertility rates, including in the younger population, such as university students.
Gabriel Silvério de Souza   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of freedom on fertility decline. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Although fertility decline often correlates with improvements in socioeconomic conditions, many demographers have found flaws in demographic transition theories that depend on changes in distal factors such as increased wealth or education.
Campbell, Martha   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Intravaginal Delivery Approaches for Contraception: An Overview with Emphasis on Gels

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017
The rising population with grave ramifications for the future is a fundamental issue, demanding for newer and better contraceptive modalities. Also, in order to achieve the contraceptive purpose, the choice of the most suitable delivery system is of ...
Sonia Gupta, Vijay Prabha
doaj   +1 more source

Hormonal contraception and thrombosis: Identifying the gaps in knowledge among females in post-secondary education

open access: yesHeliyon, 2023
Objective: To determine the current level of knowledge about hormonal contraception among young women so they may be better informed about the risks and various choices available to them regarding hormonal contraception (HC). Methods: In an online survey-
Skylar Tierney   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Oral Contraceptive Use on Selected Vitamins and Minerals in Women of Reproductive Age

open access: yesProceedings, 2023
Childbearing women on combined oral contraceptive agents (COCAs) have been linked with the development of various diseases and possible deficiencies in serum micronutrients.
Ayman S. Abutair   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Education on the Association of Hormonal Contraception with Depression [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Hormonal contraceptive agents are widely used by women during their reproductive years. In recent years, research has been released linking hormonal contraception with the initiation of antidepressant medication and a first diagnosis of depression.
Hannigan, Julia E
core   +1 more source

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