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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.
N, Maitra +4 more
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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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