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Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran, 2018 Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. Because immunological changes can be induced by steroid hormones, it seems that oral contraceptive pills can affect the severity of the disease.
L. Amini +4 more
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Artificial Contraception is Associated With Increased Numbers of Induced Abortions [PDF]
, 2001 Since the sexual revolution, it has been a widely accepted fact that contraceptives have been a necessity for our society. They seem to be the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies that would otherwise result from sexual unions between two people ...
Fernandez, Jose R. +1 more
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Social inequalities in the use of contraceptives in adult women from Southern Brazil
Revista de Saúde Pública, 2019 OBJECTIVE: To describe the contraceptive methods used by adult women and the associated socioeconomic and demographic factors. METHODS: Population-based cross-sectional study with 20 to 49-year-old women from São Leopoldo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, in
Tonantzin Ribeiro Gonçalves +5 more
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Influence of estrogen exposure on systemic lupus erythematosus in Bangladeshi women: a case-control study scenario [PDF]
Journal of Health Research, 2022 Purpose – This study was conducted to find out the association between estrogen exposure and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Bangladeshi women. Design/methodology/approach – A case-control study was carried out from January to December 2015 among ...
Sabrina Jabeen +2 more
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Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2016 Background Cancer is one of the main public health issues in the world. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women. It is also the second cause of mortality in women.
A. Soroush +5 more
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COMPARISON OF METFORMIN AND ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS IN THE TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: To compare metformin and oral contraceptive pills in terms of mean change of serum testosterone levels and body mass index in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of
Rabia Mushtaq +5 more
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Womens Limited Choice and Availability of Modern Contraception at Retail Outlets and Public-Sector Facilities in Luanda, Angola, 2012-2015. [PDF]
, 2017 In Angola, many women want to use family planning but lack access to affordable and preferred methods. This article assesses the link between womens choice and availability of contraceptive methods in Luanda, Angola, drawing on data from 3 surveys: a ...
Bell, Suzanne +7 more
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Allergology International, 2016 BACKGROUND The prevalence of maternal oral contraceptive pills (OCP) use and that of childhood asthma are high in western countries. The aim of this study is to examine the association of OCP use with childhood wheeze and allergic diseases in Japan ...
K. Yamamoto‐Hanada +7 more
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Women’s Empowerment and Contraceptive Method Use in Egypt [PDF]
, 2017 Egypt’s fertility rate reached a 25-year high of 3.5 births per woman in 2014.It is assumed that women’s empowerment plays an important role in women’s choice of a specific contraceptive method.
Samari, Goleen
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Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 2016 Background Candidiasis, the infection caused by Candida albicans, is one of the most common infections of the oral cavity in humans. Candidiasis causes irritation and is known for its carcinogenic effects.
Atousa Aminzadeh +2 more
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