[Psychosomatic effects of oral contraception]. / Effetti psicosomatici della contraccezione orale.

PIP: The authors gathered information from 242 respondents by means of a questionnaire on the body, psychophysical, and psychosexual changes resulting from oral contraceptive (OC) use. Group 1 (n=12) were examined at the Obstetric/Gynecology Clinic at Naples University and group 2 (n=140) at the Ordinary Ambulartory Clinic at the same institution. The motivations for contraceptive refusal were also examined. Analysis of the results noted a clear prevalence of psychosomatic effects in the 1st group as compared to the 2nd which evidenced a greater number of deep social-cultural problems. (author's modified)^ieng