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A perspective on current research investigating the effects of hormonal contraceptives on determinants of female athlete performance [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Educação Física e Esporte : RBEFE, 2016
Hormonal contraceptives are used by approximately half of female athletes and may affect athletic performance as a result of their action on the endogenous hormonal milieu.
Daniel MARTIN, Kirsty ELLIOTT-SALE
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Detection of Problems Related to Hormonal Contraceptives in Community Pharmacy: Application of a Structured Questionnaire in Women of Childbearing Age [PDF]

Pharmacy
The use of hormonal contraceptives is essential to ensure effective and safe contraception. However, factors such as inadequate prescription, poor adherence, or lack of information can lead to drug-related problems (DRPs) and negative outcomes associated
Raquel Sicilia-González, Susana Abdala-Kuri, Chaxiraxi Morales-Marrero, Adama Peña-Vera, Alexis Oliva-Martín, Sandra Dévora-Gutiérrez   +5 more
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Risk Factors for Hypertension in Women of Childbearing Age

Jurnal Kesehatan, 2023
Hypertension can be triggered by a secondary cause, namely the use of hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives contain the hormones estrogen and progesterone, resulting in a hormonal imbalance that leads to hypertension.
Natasya Vidia, Betty Yosephin Simanjuntak, Diah Eka Nugraheni   +2 more
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Prevalence and Self-Perceived Experiences With the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Competitive Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes in Norway: The FENDURA Project

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022
PurposeTo investigate the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use by female cross-country (XC) skiers and biathletes competing at a national and/or international level, their reasons for HC use, and to compare negative symptoms related to the HC ...
Tina P. Engseth, Erik P. Andersson, Guro S. Solli, Guro S. Solli, Bente Morseth, Tor Oskar Thomassen, Dionne A. Noordhof, Øyvind Sandbakk, Øyvind Sandbakk, Boye Welde   +9 more
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Hormonal Contraception and Violent Death: The Physiological and Psychological Links

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2021
In the past decade, two large prospective cohort studies of British and American women have been conducted which found a statistically significant increase in the risk of violent death in ever-users of hormonal contraceptives.
Angela Lanfranchi, Angela Lanfranchi
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Non-Hormonal Contraception

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
While hormonal contraceptives are efficacious and available in several forms for women, perception of safety and concern over side effects are a deterrent for many. Existing non-hormonal contraceptives include permanent sterilization, copper intrauterine devices (IUDs), chemical/physical barriers such as spermicides and condoms, as well as traditional ...
Sarah Anne Howard, Soumya Rahima Benhabbour   +1 more
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Perbandingan Kepadatan Mineral Tulang Antar Pemakai Kontrasepsi Hormonal Progestin dan Kontrasepsi Non Hormonal pada Wanita Usia Subur

Jurnal Kesehatan, 2020
The decrease of bone mineral density will result in reducing bone strength tend to bone brittle so osteoporosis occurred. Osteoporosis affects 44 million people in the United States, 80% are women.
Aprilina Aprilina, Wiryawan Permadi, Elsa Pudji Setyawati, Farid Husin, Johanes C. Mose, Yudi Mulyana Hidayat   +5 more
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Hormonal Contraception Update [PDF]

Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2006
Unintended pregnancy continues to be a serious public health issue in the United States. Of the 3 million unplanned pregnancies per year, 60% occur in women using some form of contraception. Educating and helping women choose a contraceptive agent that best suits their needs will improve compliance and contraceptive efficacy.
Paru S, David, Elizabeth A, Boatwright, Beverly S, Tozer, Deepa P, Verma, Janis E, Blair, Anita P, Mayer, Julia A, Files   +6 more
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Relationship between history of hormonal contraceptive use and anaemia status among women in sub-Saharan Africa: A large population-based study.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundAnaemia among women has been reported to be a significant contributor to hemorrhage, exacerbated risk of stillbirths, miscarriages, and maternal mortalities.
Richard Gyan Aboagye, Joshua Okyere, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu, Sanni Yaya   +5 more
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Evaluation of Student Pharmacists’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Hormonal Contraception Prescribing in Indiana

Pharmacy, 2021
Community pharmacists’ scope of practice is expanding to include hormonal contraceptive prescribing. Prior to introducing statewide legislation, it is important to assess the perceptions of future pharmacists.
J. Henry Papineau, Jenny L. Newlon, Ryan S. Ades, Veronica Vernon, Tracey A. Wilkinson, Lynn M. Thoma, Ashley H. Meredith   +6 more
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