scholarly journals Analysis of Oral Contraceptive Use Through Multiple Decrement Life Table Techniques

Demography ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. Balakrishnan ◽  
J. D. Allingham ◽  
J. F. Kantner
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Life Table ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Use ◽  
Multiple Decrement Life Table

Plasminogen Activator Levels in Plasma and Urine during Exercise and Oral Contraceptive Use

1978 ◽  
Vol 39 (03) ◽  
pp. 743-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne M Hedlin ◽  
Susan Milojevic ◽  
Andrew Korey
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Ethinyl Estradiol ◽  
Plasminogen Activators ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Use ◽  
Ethynodiol Diacetate

SummaryThe effect of Demulen (ethinyl estradiol 0.05 mg and ethynodiol diacetate 1 mg) and exercise on the level of plasminogen activators was studied in 25 women (12 controls and 13 contraceptive users).Plasma plasminogen activator level was increased by the use of the oral contraceptive and further increased by exercise. Urine plasminogen activator level was unchanged by the use of Demulen but, in both groups of subjects, was decreased by exercise.

scholarly journals Iron-Containing Contraceptives and Their Effect on Hemoglobin and Biomarkers of Iron Status: A Narrative Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2340
Author(s):  
Jordie A. J. Fischer ◽  
Carolina S. Sasai ◽  
Crystal D. Karakochuk
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Use ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Hb Concentration

Oral contraceptive use has been associated with decreased menstrual blood losses; thus, can independently reduce the risk of anemia and iron deficiency in women. Manufacturers have recently started to include supplemental iron in the non-hormonal placebo tablets of some contraceptives. The aims of this narrative review are: (i) to describe the relationship between oral contraceptive use and both anemia and iron status in women; (ii) to describe the current formulations of iron-containing oral contraceptives (ICOC) available on the market; and (iii) to systematically review the existing literature on the effect of ICOC on biomarkers of anemia and iron status in women. We discovered 21 brands of ICOC, most commonly including 25 mg elemental iron as ferrous fumarate, for seven days, per monthly tablet package. Our search identified one randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of ICOC use compared to two non-ICOC on increasing hemoglobin (Hb) and iron status biomarker concentrations in women; whereafter 12 months of contraception use, there were no significant differences in Hb concentration nor markers of iron status between the groups. ICOC has the potential to be a cost-effective solution to address both family planning needs and iron deficiency anemia. Yet, more rigorous trials evaluating the effectiveness of ICOC on improving markers of anemia and iron deficiency, as well as investigating the safety of its consumption among iron-replete populations, are warranted.

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