Authors:
Br Woutersz TB.
Title:
A low-dose combination oral contraceptive. Experience with 1,700 women treated for 22,489 cycles (1981-2109g).
Source:
Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 26(12):615-20, 1981 Dec.
Abstract:
A multicenter study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of a combination oral contraceptive containing norgestrel, 0.3 mg, and ethinyl estradiol, 0.03 mg. A total of 1,700 women were treated for 22,489 cycles. Only two pregnancies occurred (Pearl index, 0.20 per 100 woman-years). Cycle control was excellent, and the incidence of breakthrough bleeding, spotting and amenorrhea was low as compared to other reported series of similar low-dose combination contraceptives. No serious side effects were reported, and the drug had no demonstrable adverse effects on weight and blood pressure. The use of this low-dose oral contraceptive appears to provide effective birth control with a high laboratory index of safety and low incidence of side effects.
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- 1 What is an oral contraceptive?
- 2 How popular are oral contraceptive pills?
- 3 What are the benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill?
- 4 Will the combined oral contraceptive pill improve my periods?
- 5 Could the combined oral contraceptive pill change my libido (sex drive)
- 6 What are the risks of taking combined oral contraceptive pills?
- 7 What side effects could I have whilst taking the combined oral contraceptive pill?
- 8 What is the effect of the combined oral contraceptive pill on body weight?
- 9 Will the combined oral contraceptive pill increase my vaginal discharge?
- 10 Does the combined oral contraceptive pill increase the chance of pelvic infections?
- 11 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and fibroids?
- 12 Could a combined oral contraceptive pill increase my blood pressure?
- 13 Do combined oral contraceptive pills have any effect on the blood?
- 14 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and thromboembolism?
- 15 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and heart attacks?
- 16 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and strokes?
- 17 Does the combined oral contraceptive pill affect the breasts?
- 18 Could I feel depressed as a result of taking the combined oral contraceptive pill?
- 19 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and cancer of the ovary?
- 20 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and cancer of the uterus?
- 21 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and cancer of the cervix?
- 22 What is the relationship between the combined oral contraceptive pill and cancer of the breast?
- 23 Family Planning Support Groups.
- 24 Support Groups.
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