Oral contraceptives, pill; myths and the truth

ABSTRACT

Objective of Study To assess the efficacy, safety popular believes, regarding oral contraceptives in general public and their validity in the face of medical evidence. Design: A cross-sectional and observational study. The sample consisted of 328 sexually active women using Combined Oral Contraceptives [COC] as mode of contraception. These women were interviewed according to a questionnaire, seeking information about the age, parity, education, social status and age at which first COC was taken. In women who ever used COCs, information was obtained regarding the duration, preparation, side-effects and their believes regarding COC