Female sexual function in users of combined oral and traditional contraceptive methods

Metabolic Profile In Active Female Students Users And Non-Users Combined Oral Contraceptives

Background. There is to our knowledge metabolic changes induced by combined oral contraceptives (COC) use in regularly active females. Objectives. Analyzing blood cortisol and other biochemical variables in active (COC) users and non-users. Methods. A total of 123 active female students (25 COC users and 98 non-users) volunteered to participate in the study.  The COC users declared 2-3 years ...

Ischemic stroke risk in oral contraceptive users.

Contraceptive Users To the Editor: We read with interest the article by Siritho et al on ischemic stroke risk in oral contraceptive users.1 This case-control study seems well conducted, but the conclusion is not consequential to the results obtained. The conclusion of a study is of crucial importance when it deals with the practical implication of the study itself, which, in the case in point, ...

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Improve Lung Function Variables

Background: The combined oral contraceptive pill is an extremely effective method of contraception that also confers health benefits beyond pregnancy prevention. Oral contraceptive users have been found to have significantly higher total lung capacities when compared with nonusers. Methods: This study was carried out in Family Planning Centres at social obstetrical unit Baqai Medical University...

A practice audit of oral contraceptive users.

Unscheduled bleeding in combined oral contraceptive users: focus on extended-cycle and continuous-use regimens.

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are highly effective when correctly used but unscheduled bleeding, which occurs fairly commonly during the early months, is disruptive for many women. The mechanisms underlying this bleeding are not fully understood. Several studies have shown that extended-cycle or continuous-use COCs are typically associated with higher initial rates of unscheduled bleeding...