Combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) have been used in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) for the treatment of menstrual disorders, acne and hirsutism. Despite years of their use and broad clinical experience, there are still ongoing doubts concerning their implications for the ...
oral contraceptive pillsINTRODUCTION: Neural tube defects are the second most common congenital anomaly in the United States, although their incidence may be decreased by periconception folic acid supplementation. A new oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol plus levomefolate ...
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of oral contraceptive pills containing LNG and EE compared with LNG only for the treatment of acne and hirsutism in a randomized, controlled prospective clinical trial. Methods Eighty females (20 with acne, 20 with hirsutism and 40 healthy females) received LNG ...
Combined oral contraceptive pills were the first contraceptive method to provide sexual freedom of choice for women through reliable, personal and private control of fertility. They are the most widely used hormonal contraceptives and also the most popular non-surgical method of contraception. To review...
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) have been approved for premenstrual conditions and should be considered by the psychiatrist as an available treatment option. CASE REPORT: A 34-year-old Caucasian female patient with comorbid major depressive disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder social anxiety...
Combination oral contraceptives containing mestranol 100 mcg daily has also been used as a method for decreasing postpartum breast engorgement in women who did not breastfeed.[13,14] In a randomized, double-blind study, 2 tablets twice daily for 5 days of a combination oral contraceptive containi...
The Food and Drug Administration has declared the following brands of oral contraceptives to be safe and effective for emergency contraception: Ovral ® (1 dose is 2 white pills), Alesse ® (1 dose is 5 pink pills), Nordette ® or Levlen ® (1 dose is 2 light-orange pills), Lo...
Traditional dosing regimens emulated a 28-day menstrual cycle with 21 days of combined EE + progestin active pills and 7 days of placebo pills or a pill-free week. Monthly bleed- ing is not necessary for contraceptive efficacy or safety reasons. Since there is no biologi- cal basis...
This article introduces the types mode of action effectiveness and use of combined oral contraceptive pills. The disadvantages possible complications and clinical management are emphasized. Tables give dosages risk factors metabolic effects drug interactions and side effects associated with oral contraceptives...
Traditional dosing regimens emulated a 28-day menstrual cycle with 21 days of combined EE + progestin active pills and 7 days of placebo pills or a pill-free week. Monthly bleed- ing is not necessary for contraceptive efficacy or safety reasons. Since there is no biologi- cal basis...