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

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.

scholarly journals Effect of Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill on FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC%

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Farhana Islam ◽  
Nasim Jahan ◽  
Nayma Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Combined Oral Contraceptive ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Apparently Healthy

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

scholarly journals The Effect of Oral Contraceptive Pills on The Gene Mutation of Factor V Leiden among Sudanese Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawthar Abdelgaleil Mohammed Salih ◽  
Hiba Abdelmalik ◽  
Hiba Babiker ◽  
Ahmed Bakheet Abd Alla
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Gene Mutation ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Oral contraceptive pills are problems for women, often have many effects, and may cause several diseases. The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of oral contraceptive pills on factor V sufferers. This case-control study conducted in Khartoum Sudan during the period from April to November 2018. The study included 50 women who used oral contraceptive as a case and 50 women who did not use oral contraceptive pills as a control, all of whom were verbally informed of the study and approved for participation. The PCR do for each sample. The results obtained from cases show that the mean age is 30±5.5 and divided into three groups less than 20 with a lower frequency of 4 % (2/50), (20-35) with a higher incidence of 80 % (40/50) and a higher rate of 16 % (8/50) for more than 35 years. Most cases use the oral contraceptive pill for more than one year at a frequency of 60% (30/50) with a mean of 2±0.8. The most frequent oral contraceptive pill use was levonorgestrel 88% (44/50), followed by desogestrel 12% (6/50). The study concludes that there is no significant difference in gene mutation between case and control. There was also an insignificant association between the mutation and demographic data.

scholarly journals CONTRACEPTION;

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.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women in Jeddah Towards the Use of Oral Contraceptive Pills

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Hanan M. Shamrani ◽  
Arwa F. Shamrani ◽  
Abdulrahman E. Alsaggaf ◽  
Mohammad I. Khojah ◽  
Maram M. Alafif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective (Background): The use of oral contraceptive pill is considered an acceptable practice worldwide. Socio-demographic patterns in Saudi Arabia are rapidly changing with time. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice among women in Jeddah towards the use of oral contraceptive pills. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire as a tool for data collection. Results: The study was conducted in Jeddah city in the Western region of Saudi Arabia between 2014-2015, 913 women were approached and 40 refused to participate (4.378% refusal rate). Out of those 873 who agreed to participate, 713 responded correctly and were included (78.09% response rate). Participants were grouped into six categories based on their age. The majority of the women polled were Saudis (71.4%). There was a positive correlation between the attitude of women towards the use of oral contraceptive pill and age (P-value < 0.001). Similar correlation was true also in the case of knowledge and the level of education towards the use of oral contraceptive pills. There was a significant correlation between marital status towards oral contraceptive pill use (P-value <0.001). Conclusions: This study should be extended to other regions of the kingdom. The results emphasize the need for women in Jeddah city as well as the rest of Saudi Arabia to be better educated, aware and informed about the different contraceptive methods available in order for them to make the right decision regarding the method they like to choose for birth control.

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

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

Pregnancy, Oral Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Occurrence of Varicose Veins: Edinburgh Vein Study

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Lee ◽  
C. J. Evans ◽  
C. M. Hau ◽  
P. L. Allan ◽  
F. G. R. Fowkes
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement Therapy ◽  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: To determine the relationship between varicose veins and duration of menstrual life, age of menopause, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: City of Edinburgh, UK. Participants: Eight hundred and sixty-seven women aged 18–64 years randomly selected from 12 general practices. Methods: After completing a questionnaire, which included questions on reproductive history, the women underwent a comprehensive clinical examination including the assessment of varicose veins (trunk, hyphenweb and reticular varices), followed by duplex scanning of their legs. Results: Women who had been pregnant at least once were more likely to have minor hyphenweb or reticular varices than women who had never been pregnant ( p ≤ 0.05). Women aged 35–54 years who were current users or ex-users of the oral contraceptive pill had a lower prevalence of trunk varicose veins than women who had never taken the pill ( p ≤ 0.10). HRT was also associated with a lower prevalence of trunk varices ( p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: These results suggest that alterations in the balance of the sex hormones may have a role in the aetiology of varicose veins.

The Association between Current Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive Pills and Periodontal Health: A Matched-Case-Control Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Moeintaghavi ◽  
Ahmad Haerian-ardakani ◽  
Mahammadreza Reza Talebi-Ardakani ◽  
Keyvan Sohrabi ◽  
Shahin Bahmani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Oral Contraceptives ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Contraceptive Pills

Abstract Aim This study assessed the influence of current oral contraceptive pills on periodontal health in young females. Methods and Materials Seventy women ranging in age from 17 to 35 years (mean 24 years) had a comprehensive periodontal examination. Their current and previous oral contraceptive pill use was assessed by a questionnaire. A periodontal assessment was performed that included recording the following: plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, and attachment level at six sites per tooth. The periodontal health of women taking birth control pills for at least two years was compared to that of women not taking an oral contraceptive. The control and test groups were matched for socioeconomic status, age, oral habits, occupation, and educational levels. Results Although there was no difference in plaque index levels between the two groups, current oral contraceptive pill users had higher levels of gingival inflammation and bleeding on probing. However, no significant differences were found regarding mean probing depths and attachment loss between the two groups. Conclusion Women who were on oral contraceptive pills had more extensive gingivitis and gingival bleeding than their matched controls not taking them. Clinical Significance As birth control policies are advocated by most countries, and because oral contraceptives are the most widely used method for birth control, a need exists to assess the effects of oral contraceptives on the periodontal health of young women. Although additional studies are needed to better understand the mechanism of OC-induced gingivitis, female patients should be informed of the oral and periodontal side effects of OCs and the need for meticulous home care and compliance with periodontal maintenance.

scholarly journals Unforeseen uses of oral contraceptive pills: Exploratory study in Jordanian community pharmacies

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0244373
Author(s):  
Muna Barakat ◽  
Raja’a Al-Qudah ◽  
Amal Akour ◽  
Najem Al-Qudah ◽  
Yahya H. Dallal Bashi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Improper Use

Background The use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) as a birth control method is very common worldwide. OCPs have many other labeled non-contraceptive indications, and as a result there is an associated risk of improper use, as with any other medications. This study was designed to assess the unforeseen improper uses of OCPs observed by community pharmacists in Jordan. Method A cross-sectional study design was conducted using a self-administered survey. A convenience sample (n = 380) of Jordanian community pharmacists, were recruited through social media resources. The survey included multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were completed using SPSS. Results More than half of the recruited pharmacists (55.3%) were female, and the mean age of the participants was 32.58 ± 9.94. The majority of the pharmacists (85%) had good knowledge about the non-contraceptive indications of OCPs. About 53% of them confirmed their exposure to cases of the improper use of OCPs. About 67.5% of the pharmacists who confirmed exposure to such cases, reported the topical use of OCPs for the enhancement of hair growth. Around 15% of those pharmacists stated that OCPs were used to give negative results for addictive drug screening tests. In the event that the pharmacists suspected improper use, more than 90% suggested they would refrain from dispensing the pills. Conclusion This study has spotlighted many unforeseen uses of OCPs in Jordan and highlighted the need for restricted national regulations on the monitoring of OCP prescription/selling patterns in Jordan by policymakers. Moreover, there is a need for the establishment of national educational programs for the Jordanian community regarding the safe proper use of OCPs.

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