scholarly journals Lipoprotein changes in women taking low-dose combined oral contraceptive pills: a cross-sectional study in Basra, Iraq

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (09) ◽  
pp. 684-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Abdel Barry ◽  
M.S. Flaf ◽  
L.M. Al Namaa ◽  
N.A. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Combined Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Pills

scholarly journals Knowledge of users of low-dose oral combined contraceptives about the method

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 928-934
Author(s):  
Camila Félix Américo ◽  
Paula Sacha Frota Nogueira ◽  
Rebeca Pinho Romero Vieira ◽  
Cleide Gomes Bezerra ◽  
Escolástica Rejane Ferreira Moura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Combined Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Dose Oral

OBJECTIVES: to identify the knowledge of users of combined oral contraceptive about correct use, side effects and complications; to verify the correlation between knowledge about the method with age, education, family income and time of use. METHOD: cross-sectional study performed in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from March to July 2010, with 294 women. Data were collected through interviews. RESULTS: 75% had substantial knowledge about the proper use and side effects and no knowledge about complications. The higher the educational level and family income, the higher the women's knowledge about the correct use of the method. Positive correlation suggests that women who used the method for longer knew more about its side effects. CONCLUSION: there are knowledge gaps about the method, which are influenced by socioeconomic variables and use time.

scholarly journals Awareness About Venous Thromboembolism Among Saudi Female Who Use Oral Contraceptive Pills: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosaad Almegren ◽  
Abdullah Bin Eid ◽  
Eyad Alsuhaibani ◽  
Yazieed Albarrak ◽  
Sulaiman Alfouzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Background: Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are a widely used method of contraception, and use of OCPs is a well-known risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study aimed to assess the level of awareness of the association between OCP use and the risk of VTE and the level of knowledge of symptoms and signs of VTE among Saudi females who are users of OCPs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the Saudi female population between October and November 2020. Knowledge about VTE risk with the use of OCPs and awareness of VTE symptoms and signs among Saudi females were assessed using a structured online questionnaire distributed through social media platforms. Results: Of 1173 participants, 726 used or had been using OCPs. Only 329 (45%) and 303 (41%) were aware of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), respectively, as a medical condition, while 312 (43%) were aware of the association of OCPs use with DVT risk. Leg swelling was the most commonly identified symptom of DVT in 297 patients (40%), while shortness of breath was the most common symptom of PE in 331 patients (46%). Conclusion: This study showed that the Saudi female population had a low level of knowledge and awareness of DVT and PE in OCP users. Efforts are needed to increase awareness of these preventable diseases in the Saudi female population.

scholarly journals A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of family planning and determinants of fertility among different socio religious groups in a southern city: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2203
Author(s):  
D. Fathima Bee ◽  
P. A. Chandrasekharan ◽  
G. Prameela Devi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills

Background: The present study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, the practice of family planning and to study the determinants of fertility in different socio religious population in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out among 150 study subjects using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was collected and analyzed with Epi info version 7.Results: Only 144 participants actively participated and given their consent. Majority of them have knowledge about any one method of contraception. An average of both Muslim and Hindu religion have known about the natural contraceptive methods, oral contraceptive pills and IUCD was equal and an average of 11-12% of the participant were aware about side effects of oral contraceptive pills. The objections to contraceptive preventing women from using contraceptives coming from husbands and mother-in-law were strongly agreed/agreed in Hindu and Muslim population almost similar. The religious believes were strongly agreed/agreed in Muslim women than Hindu. Even though most of the participants visited or consulted with health care professionals in health center for family planning and 3/4th of them were using contraception. While comparing the four proximate determinants of fertility, index of contraception had greater impact on fertility than others.Conclusions: The present study highlighted that most of the women have not practised and have less knowledge about modern contraceptive methods. Innovative approaches have to be planned, tested and implemented to ensure their access to information, contraceptive methods and family planning services.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Ultra Low Dose Oral Contraceptive Pills in Rural Indian Women - A Prospective, Open Label Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 618-622
Author(s):  
Sheela Raghavendra Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Ethinyl Estradiol ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Combined Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Dose Oral ◽  
Dose Oral Contraceptive

BACKGROUND Combined oral contraceptive pills are the most effective temporary contraception methods and are used by approximately 60 - 80 million eligible women throughout the world. It is the oestrogen component of the combined oral contraceptive (COC) which is responsible for the undesirable and serious side effects such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). So, there has been a constant effort to reduce the amount of ethinyl estradiol (EE) while maintaining its contraceptive efficacy. This study was aimed at studying the safety and efficacy of ultralow dose combined oral contraceptive (containing 15 mcg EE + 60 mcg gestodene) in rural Indian women. METHODS The study was done at Rama Medical College, Mandhana, Kanpur, among 70 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The patients were given ULDOCP and followed up for 6 months. The patients followed the regime of one tablet of ULDOCP daily from day 1 to day 24 of the menstrual cycle with 4 days pill free period before starting the next pack. RESULTS Seventy patients completed the study till 3 months and fifty patients completed the study till 6 months. Break through bleeding (BTB) was the only prominent side effect which was reduced in subsequent cycles and our patients tolerated this well. No pregnancy resulted. The ULDCOP was very well accepted by those women who were counselled about possible side effects and their harmless nature before starting the study. It was found that the users were satisfied with the use of ULDOCP. All side effects were significantly lower after 2 months of use and there were no serious side effects. CONCLUSIONS The 24 / 4 ULDOCP regimen seems to be a safe and effective contraceptive method for use in rural population after properly counselling them. The reduced pill free interval of 4 days offered additional advantages. KEYWORDS Ultra-Low Dose Oral Contraceptive Pills (ULDOCP), Ethinyl Estradiol (EE), Safe Contraception, Gestodene, BTB (Break Through Bleeding)

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