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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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Oral Contraceptives: An Update
Hospital Practice, 1995Despite continual improvement in oral contraceptive formulations, many women still have unwarranted concerns about their safety and remain ignorant of their nonreproductive health benefits. The need for a reliable method of contraception is the greatest among adolescents and women older than 35 years--the two groups in the United States with the ...
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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1989
Cardiovascular risks attributable to oral contraceptive use may now be subdivided into those that appear to be secondary to the estrogen component, i.e., venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and those linked to the progestin component, i.e., small vessel disease including myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident. It appears that venous risk
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Cardiovascular risks attributable to oral contraceptive use may now be subdivided into those that appear to be secondary to the estrogen component, i.e., venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and those linked to the progestin component, i.e., small vessel disease including myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident. It appears that venous risk
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Oral Contraception in Bangladesh
Studies in Family Planning, 1984In rural Bangladesh, the continuation rate of oral contraceptives (OCs) is the lowest among all methods except for condoms, and the pregnancy rate for OC users is comparable to that for users of traditional methods, which lies halfway between that for foam and condom users (high) and Depo-Provera and IUD users (low).
S, Bhatia, Y J, Kim
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"THE SAFETY OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES"
The Lancet, 1967The first British case of thromboembolism associated with oral contraceptives was reported in 1961. In 1962 the chairman of the Medical Advisory Council of the Family Planning Association stated that the Medical Research Council should accept responsiblity for investigating ill effects of oral contraceptives.
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Hepatotoxicity and the Oral Contraceptives
Annals of Internal Medicine, 1977Excerpt To the editor: In a recent editorial by Stauffer and Hill (1), "Systemic Contraceptives and Liver Tumors," we find repeated again a common misstatement that "both the synthetic estrogens an...
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PRESCRIBING OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
The Lancet, 1973Results are given of a study of National Health Service prescriptions for oral contraceptives written by general practitioners in Northern Ireland during the months of November 1969 January 1970 and October 1972. Doctors responded rapidly to and have continued to heed the warning issued in December 1969 by the Committee on Safety in Drugs (a warning ...
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PYRIDOXINE AND ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
The Lancet, 1970Tryptophan loading tests were performed to determine how much pyridoxine hydrochloride must be given to women taking oral contraceptives to correct their heightened excretion of xanthurenic acid. 43 women 33 of whom took the pill participated for 3 months.
A L, Luhby +5 more
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PHARMACOLOGY OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1968Control of fertility has been held synonymous with ovulation suppression however the therapeutic goal should be achieved with minimal disruption of physiology. Separation of fertility control from ovulation inhibition is a step towards more selectively inhibiting conception.
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Choice of an oral contraceptive
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976Abstract The principles underlying pill usage are reviewed and a plan is suggested for initiation of therapy and patient follow-up.
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