New combined oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and changes in body weight during six usage cycles

One of the most frequent reasons for discontinuing oral contraceptive from the side of patients is weight gain. In a study by Driak and Tomolova, the results reveal that body weight, body mass index and girt circumference remain stable or are slightly, non-significantly decreased and without serious...

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Published inThe European journal of contraception & reproductive health care Vol. 9; p. 144
Main Authors Driak, D, Tomolova, Z
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Carnforth Taylor & Francis Ltd 02.06.2004
Subjects
Birth control
Side effects
Weight
Women
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Summary:One of the most frequent reasons for discontinuing oral contraceptive from the side of patients is weight gain. In a study by Driak and Tomolova, the results reveal that body weight, body mass index and girt circumference remain stable or are slightly, non-significantly decreased and without serious life threatening adverse effects.
ISSN:1362-5187
1473-0782