The mechanism of action of a normophasic oral contraceptive 'Fysioquens'.

Evaluation of cerebral venous thrombosis risk following oral contraceptive use: A case report and update.

Background and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to report a case of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) folowing consumption of the oral contraceptive pills with high estrogen levels. Case Report: A 35-year-old woman presenting a headache was diagnosed with thrombosis in the upper sagittal, sigmoid and transverse  veins, by CT SCAN, MRI and MRV of the brain. Conclusion: The chance ...

Interactive Effects of the Carbon Paper, Sodium Bicarbonate and Oral Contraceptive Pills on Morphine Urine Test

Abstract Background and objectives: A major problem for labs. esp. medico legal centers is drug test false positive and negative results. Using carbon paper, sodium bicarbonate or oral contraceptive pills (OCP) are common among addict people to make the results negative. Therefore, we decided to evaluate the effect of carbon paper, sodium bicarbonate or OCP on morphine urine test. Material and ...

Evaluation of Distributive Frequency of Oral Contraceptive Pills Consumption in Women with Cerebrovascular Events Admitted in Farshchian Hospital of Hamadan between 1997-2007

Background & Objectives: Although there is no prolonged time elapsed from propagation of oral contraceptive pills (OCP), case reports demonstrated occurrence of pulmonary embolism and cerebral infarction in women using these pills. Present study was done to specify distributive frequency of oral contraceptive pills consumption in women with cerebrovascular events admitted in Farshchian hospital...

Oral contraceptive-related transverse sinus thrombosis as an initial manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome in the absence of systemic lupus erythematosus

Effect of oral contraceptive pills on severity and frequency of migraine headache

Introduction: Migraine is a common neurovascular disorder characterized by severe attacks of headache and autonomic symptoms. The peak of migraine prevalence is child-bearing years in women, the age in which they use oral contraceptive pills (OCP). The effect of OCPs on migraine headache course is mentioned different in various studies, hence this survey was conducted to evaluate the effect o...