scholarly journals Effect of the Monthly Injectable Combined Contraceptives versus Oral Contraceptive Pills on Mood

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 471-476
Author(s):  
Ghada M. Khafagy ◽  
Hebatallah L. Shalaby ◽  
Nagwa E. Saad ◽  
Marwa D. Hasan

Background: Contraceptive agents are widely used by women of reproductive age, and resulting depression is the most common side effect of this usage. This study aimed to study the effect of monthly injectable combined contraceptives versus that of combined oral contraceptive pills (COC) on patients’ mood.Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 124 females aged 18–45 years attending the Kom-Ashfeen Family Medicine Unit, El-Kalyubia, Egypt. Participants were divided into three groups according to their choice: group A included 44 participants who received monthly combined injectable contraceptives (CIC); group B included 40 participants who took COC; and group C included 40 participants who used the copper intrauterine device (IUD). The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score was assessed at the beginning of the study and after 6 months of follow-up.Results: After 6 months of follow-up, there were mild but statistically significant increases in the PHQ-9 score in groups A and B, with group A (CIC users) showing the highest increase. Approximately 34.1%, 27.5%, and 15% of CIC, COC, and IUD users, respectively, moved from the non-depression stage to mild depression after 6 months; this change was statistically significant in groups A and B only.Conclusion: Monthly injectable combined contraceptives and oral contraceptive pills were associated with an increased risk of developing mild depression; this risk was higher in users of CICs, although the difference was not statistically significant. Thus, it is crucial to counsel patients about this possible risk and to follow them up. However, further studies are required to confirm our results.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameerah Mustafa ◽  
Asal Tawfeeq ◽  
Hadeel Hasan

This study involved the collection of (90) samples of women serum which included (30) serum samples collected from women before menopause (reproductive women) in the age range of (22-43) years and were considered as (group A- control). While, (group B) included (30) serum samples collected from women using oral contraceptive pills between the ages of (22-43) years old. Whereas, another (30) serum samples were collected from women after menopause between the ages of (43-54) years and were considered as (group C). All of the collected serum samples were subjected to a number of serological and chemical tests for the measurement of (E2, HDL, LDL and Ca). Then, the obtained data were statistical analyzed and results showed a significant decrease (p˂ 0.05) in (E2 ,Ca and HDL) levels in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls. While, there were non-significant decrease (p> 0.05) in (E2, Ca and HDL) levels in women taking oral contraceptive when compared to the normal healthy controls. On the other hand, a significant increase (p˂ 0.05) was recorded in LDL level in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls whereas, no-significant increase (p˃ 0.05) in the LDL level in women taking oral contraceptives when compared to the control women.



2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayyaba Gul Malik ◽  
Hina Nadeem ◽  
Eiman Ayesha ◽  
Rabail Alam

Objective: To study the effect of short-term use of oral contraceptive pills on intra-ocular pressures of women of childbearing age.   Methods: It was a comparative observational study, conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital and Allied hospital Faisalabad for a period of six months. Hundred female subjects were divided into two groups of 50 each. Group A, included females, who had been taking oral contraceptive pills (OCP) for more than 6 months and less than 36 months. Group B, included 50 age-matched controls, who had never used OCP. Ophthalmic and systemic history was taken. Careful Slit lamp examination was performed and intraocular pressures (IOP) were measured using Goldman Applanation tonometer. Fundus examination was done to rule out any posterior segment disease. After collection of data, we analyzed and compared the intra ocular pressures between the two groups by using ANOVA in SPSS version 21.   Results: Average duration of using OCP was 14.9 months. There was no significant difference of Cup to Disc ratios between the two groups (p= 0.109). However, significant difference was noted between the IOP of OCP group and controls. (p=0.000). Conclusion: OCP significantly increase IOP even when used for short time period.



2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Kashefa Khatun ◽  
Shamsun Nahar ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Shahnur Chisty ◽  
Asma Rumanaz Shahid ◽  
...  

Background: Long duration use of hormonal contraceptives can cause different metabolic effects. Objective: The purpose for the present study was to see the relationship between long duration of use of hormonal contraceptives and serum lipid profiles. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in collaboration with the Biochemistry Department at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2004 to December 2005 for eighteen (18) months. Women of reproductive age group who had given the history of taking low-dose oral contraceptive pills (OCP) containing 30 meg ethinyloestradiol (EE) plus 150 meg levonorgestrel (LNG) were included as study population. The women were divided into group A which was consisted of women who were using OCP for up to 5 years and group B who were using OCP for more than 5 years. Blood was collected from each woman in fasting state and serum was sent for estimation of serum lipids profiles like serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL. Result: The women in group A was consisted of 20 women and the rest 20 women were in group B. Comparison of mean age between control and case groups showed no significant difference (31.75±4.85 vs 30.43±5.44 years). In women using OCP ≤5 years and >5 years, the mean (±SD) cholesterol levels were 252.50±48.86 and 239.55±48.73 mg/dl (p>0.10), triglyceride levels were 204.30±48.10 and 191.45±67.89 mg/dL (p>0.10), HDL levels were 42.82±8.96 and 43.00±6.46 (p>0.10) and LDL levels were 168.83±50.82 and 158.26±50.32 (p>0.10) respectively. Conclusion: The level of total cholesterol and triglycerides are not significantly varied with long duration (more than 5 years) of oral contraceptive pills use. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2019;6(1):10-13



Author(s):  
Ahmed N. Fetih ◽  
Ahmed M. Abbas ◽  
Fatma A. Kamel ◽  
Ihab H. El Nashar

Background: The current study aims to compare the use of tamoxifen and oral contraceptive pills in women using implanon and complain with irregular uterine bleeding.Methods: Women attended family planning clinic using implanon presented by bleeding were invited to participate in the study. They were randomized into two groups: Group A: 100 women received Tamoxifen 10 mg twice daily for 10 days taken at the onset of an episode of bleeding or spotting episode. Group B: 100 women received Combined oral contraceptive pills (microcept) once daily for 21 days take at the onset of an episode of bleeding or spotting episode.Results: No difference regarding the baseline criteria of both groups. No difference between both groups regarding the duration of irregular bleeding in the implanon users (p=0.090). Additionally, the number of bleeding days and spotting in the last month was similar in both groups (p=0.554). The percentage of women who stopped bleeding during the period of treatment is 84% in the tamoxifen group and 92% in the COCs group, but the COCs needs longer treatment time, where the mean of days required to stop bleeding is 5.03±1.8 days in the tamoxifen group and 6.5±2.5 in the COCs group. Headache and nausea were the most prominent adverse effects found in the COCs group (p=0.000).Conclusions: Oral administration of tamoxifen 10 mg twice daily for 10 days is effective on stopping bleeding attacks in implanon users.



2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Kamil ◽  
Qirat Qurban ◽  
Khalid Mahmood

Purpose:  To find out the effect of oral contraceptive pills on tear film and intraocular pressure of women of reproductive age group. Study Design:  Observational study. Place and Duration of Study:  Khalid Eye clinic, Karachi, from February 2019 to January 2020. Methods:  Eighty females between the 20 to 40 years of age were recruited for this study. They were divided into two groups of forty each. Group A included females using oral contraceptive pills for at least last nine months. Whereas, group B included control group of age matched females not using any contraceptive pills. The study dynamics was explained to all participants and informed consent was obtained. Tear film status was assessed on the basis of Tear film break up time (TBUT) on slit lamp examination and Schirmer strip test 2 (without anesthesia). Intraocular pressures were checked using Goldman Applanation tonometer. Studywas approvedfrom ethical review committee of the hospital. Results:  Mean age was 29.3 ± 3.27 years. Tear film break up time was < 7 ± 1.5 sec in group A and > 10 ± 1.2 sec in group B. Schirmer strip test was ≤ 9 ± 1 mm of wetting in group A and ≥ 13 ± 1 mm of wetting in group B. Mean intraocular pressure was 17 ± 2 mmHg in group A whereas 13 ± 2 mmHg in group B. Grittiness, heaviness and foreign body sensation were more common in group A. Conclusion:  Use of oral contraceptive pills has an adverse effect on the tear film status and intraocular pressures. Key Words:  Oral contraceptive pills, Tear film, TBUT, Schirmer’s test, Intraocular pressure.



2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayyaba Gul Malik, Hina Nadeem Eiman Ayesha Rabail Alam

Purpose: To study the effect of short-term use of oral contraceptive pills on intra-ocular pressures of women of childbearing age. Study Design: Observational case control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital and Allied hospital Faisalabad from October 2017 to March 2018. Material and Methods: There were 100 female subjects, who were divided into two groups of 50 each. Group A, included females, who had been taking oral contraceptive pills (OCP) for more than 6 months and less than 36 months. Group B, included 50 age-matched controls, who had never used OCP. Ophthalmic and systemic history was taken. Careful Slit lamp examination was performed and intraocular pressures (IOP) were measured using Goldman Applanation tonometer. Fundus examination was done to rule out any posterior segment disease. We compared the intra ocular pressures between the two groups by using Student t test. Results: Average age was 29.16 in group A and 27.74 years in group B. Average duration of using OCP was 14.9 months. Mean IOP in right eye was 13.08 � 1.41 mm of Hg and 13.34 � 1.27 mm of Hg in left eye in Group A. While, mean IOP in right eye was 11.72 � 1.35 mm of Hg and in left eye was 11.92 � 1.3 mm of Hg in controls. Significant difference was noted between the IOP of OCP group and controls. (p = 0.000). Conclusion: OCP significantly increases IOP even when used for short time period. Key words: Oral contraceptive pills, Intra-ocular pressure, Glaucoma.



2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Worood K. Shalish ◽  
Saad M. Nada ◽  
Abdalgani I. Yahya

This study compared three types of contraceptives agents by measuring the percentage of programmedcell death (apoptosis). Anti-fertility agents included contraceptive pills (Yasmin), fungal alkaloids(Cafergot) and the oil extract of the wild carrot seeds Daucus carota. Comparison process depended onthe evaluation of apoptosis percentage in mice lymphocytes, that treated orally for five successive dayswith the contraceptive agents by using the concentration of (60 µg/kg) of Yasmin pills, (20 µg/kg) ofCafergot and (0.1 ml) of wild carrot seeds oil. These were compared with the negative and positive controlmethotrexate (MTX) (50µg/kg). Results showed that the percentage of apoptosis by using wild carrotseeds oil was 0% which was the least in comparison to contraceptives and equal to the negative control0%. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in the percentage of apoptotic cells withCafergot treatment 0.1% in comparison with the negative control, while Yasmin pills treatment led to asignificant increases (P≤0.05) in apoptosis percentage to 0.6% in comparing to negative control. Thisresponse also significantly increased (P≤0.05) in MTX treatment reaching 1.8%. As conclusion the resultsof this work showed that, the oral contraceptive pills (Yasmin) was the most inducing contraceptive drugsto apoptosis, while Cafergot and wild carrot seeds oil were the least effective in comparison to thenegative and positive control.



2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 294-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Soroush ◽  
Negin Farshchian ◽  
Saeid Komasi ◽  
Neda Izadi ◽  
Nasrin Amirifard ◽  
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