Conscientiousness and adherence to the oral contraceptive pill: a cross-sectional analysis of the facets of conscientiousness

Background: Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is the most commonly used contraceptive method in Bangladesh. This COCP may have some effects on different organs including lungs.Objective: To observe the effects of combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) on FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/ FVC% in apparently healthy women receiving COCP.Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC), Dhaka between July 2013 and June 2014. A total 30 apparently healthy young women, age ranged 20 to 30 years were included in this study who were combined oral contraceptive pill users (COCP-U) for at least 6 months. Thirty age and BMI matched combined oral contraceptive pill nonusers (COCP-NU) were taken as control. FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC% of all the subjects were measured by digital spirometer. Statistical analysis was done by Independent sample t test.Results: FVC (p<0.001), FEV1 (p<0.001) were significantly higher whereas, FEV1/FVC% (p<0.05) was significantly lower in COCP-U than those of COCP-NU. Moreover, the mean serum estrogen (p<0.001) and progesterone (p<0.05) levels were also significantly higher in COCP-U in comparison to those of COCP-NU.Conclusion: From the result of this study it can be concluded that COCP have beneficial effects on some pulmonary function parameters.Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2015, June; 10(1): 21-25

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Prolonged oral contraceptive use and hearing loss; cross sectional analysis in Kashmiri population

International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology ◽

10.33545/gynae.2020.v4.i4a.610 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 01-03

Author(s):

Fiza Aftab ◽

Omar Mohammad Shafi

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Oral Contraceptive ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Analysis ◽

Oral Contraceptive Use ◽

Kashmiri Population ◽

Sectional Analysis

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CONTRACEPTION;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2012.19.03.2157 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (03) ◽

pp. 393-399

Author(s):

FURQAN SHUKR ◽

RUKHSANA JAWEED ◽

LUBNA NOOR ◽

DANYA R. LAGOS

Keyword(s):

Oral Contraceptive ◽

Low Income ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Military Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Contraceptive Pill ◽

Safety And Health ◽

Planning Department

Background: The uptake of oral contraceptive pill as a method of contraception is very low in Pakistan with a highdiscontinuation rate. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of contraception seeking, married women in Pakistan about the oralcontraceptive pill. Setting: Gynaecology clinic and family planning department Military hospital Rawalpindi. Period: 1st Oct 2011 to 31st Dec2011. Methods: 102 eligible women completed a cross-sectional survey that consisted of a detailed questionnaire which was completed bythe interviewer to assess the womens’ level and source of knowledge concerning the risks and benefits of the oral contraceptive pill. Results:102 eligible women participated in the survey. Mean age was 33 and mean parity was 4.01.Majority belonged to low income group42(41%) and33% had a fair socioeconomic status. Majority 35(34%) had low education level and 11(10.8%) were graduate or more. Majority 49(48%) scoredintermediate on knowledge score with 33(32.5%) scoring poorly. Overall only 15% were aware of cancer preventing powers and 70% of noncontraceptive virtues of the pill. Misconception rates were particularly high in this study sample with 46(45%) having high misconceptionscores.96.6%% of the respondents were convinced that pill leads to obesity.58(57%) of the overall subjects felt that pill use could be consideredbut lack of self efficacy could lead to problems with compliance. Conclusions: Knowledge about pill efficacy and advantages was low andmisbelieve regarding safety and side effects was high. More education regarding safety and health benefits is needed to improve acceptanceand compliance.

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Estimation of D-dimer Level among Sudanese Women under Contraceptive Pill

Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics ◽

10.22270/jddt.v9i6-s.3738 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (6-s) ◽

pp. 53-57

Author(s):

Zeinab Atif Ahmed Osman ◽

Sara Elsadig Babiker ◽

Nihad Elsadig Babiker

Keyword(s):

Oral Contraceptive ◽

Sodium Citrate ◽

Venous Blood ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Contraceptive Pill ◽

Contraceptive Pills ◽

D Dimer

Contraceptives are intentional prevention of conception through the use of various devices sexual practices, chemicals, drugs or surgical procedures become a contraceptive if its purpose is to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. This is a cross sectional study conducted at ALnow Hospital Khartoum, Sudan, the study aimed to estimate D.dimer levels among Sudanese women take contraceptive pill. 50 Women uses contraceptive pill used as a cases and 50 apparently health women were used as a control. Three ml of venous blood samples were collected from each subject in 3.8% tri-sodium citrate (9:1 vol/vol) for D-dimer analysis. The study revealed that was clearly significant increase in D.dimer in women take oral contraceptive pill (p.value 0.000), also the study concluded that D-dimer level was increased in users oral contraceptive Sudanese women, that is increase the coagubility of the blood and might be become as a risk factor. Keywords: Contraceptive pills, D.dimer, coagubility.

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Total Testosterone Level is Lower in Women Consuming Combined Oral Contraception with Impaired Sexual Function

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.32771/inajog.v1i3.351 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 129-133

Author(s):

Yuniarty Amra ◽

Joseph L Tumeida ◽

Edi Hartono

Keyword(s):

Oral Contraceptive ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Testosterone Level ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Total Testosterone ◽

Female Sexual Function ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Contraceptive Pill ◽

Combined Oral Contraceptive

Objectives: The aim of this research was to assess the relationship between total testosterone level and female sexual function based on Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) among the acceptors of combined oral contraceptive pill. Methods: The research was conducted in BLU of Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and several teaching hospitals in obstetrics and gynecology sections of Medical faculty, Hasanuddin University from October to December 2012. This study assessed sexual function among 60 women as the acceptors of combined oral contraceptive pill. Sexual function was assessed using FSFI questionnaire which had been validated in several countries. This research used cross sectional design and the sample was selected using consecutive sampling method. The data were processed using SPSS with independent t test of the significant level of 0.05. Results: The results of the research reveal that total testosterone level among the acceptors of combined oral contraceptive pill who have impaired sexual function is low. The result of the correlation test between testosterone level and FSFI score indicates a significant level (p<0.05) with a correlation coefficient of (r) = 0.737. The testosterone level of female who have impaired sexual function is significantly different (p<0.05) from women who have normal sexual function. The cut off testosterone level that could indicate the occurrence of sexual dysfunction is 12.4 ng/dl. Conclusion: The total testosterone level among the acceptors of combined oral contraceptive pill who have impaired sexual function is lower than others who have no impaired sexual function. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 1-3: 129-33] Keywords: combined oral contraceptive pill, FSFI, sexual function, total testosterone level

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