Use of combined oral contraceptives: retrospective study in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2006; 12 (3-4): 417-422
in English
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ABSTRACT
We carried out a retrospective cross-sectional study on 500 women in Isfahan who started taking combined oral contraceptives [COCs] during the period 21 March 1995-20 March 1997. The cumulative continuation rate fell from 77% to 12% over 60 months. The most common reason for discontinuation was side-effects. There was a significant correlation between side-effects and cumulative COC continuation rate [P < 0.05]. The lowest rate was seen in women reporting nausea or vomiting. Women who are interested in COCs should receive extensive counselling about the possible side-effects and should be helped to find a method of birth control suited to their temperament and physiology
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Vomiting
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Risk
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Patient Compliance
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Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
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Nausea
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2006
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